My favorite photo - a newly fledged Bald Eagle has a feisty American Kestrel take a ride for a second, taken at the river behind the house.
Pileated Woodpecker pair in the front yard. New photos nearly every day on our Blog page!
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Things are always hopping at the Raptors of the Rockies organization. We're taking care of the birds and maintaining their enclosures, we're conducting raptor programs at local schools and organizations across Western Montana, art is flying out of the studio, we're taking photos and shooting video, we're out in the field birding and/or doing research, and much, much more. To help you keep up with the flurry of activities happening at Raptors of the Rockies, we're blogging on a more-or-less daily basis and our most recent posts are listed below. Enjoy!
My Favorite HawkPosted: Sun, 14 Jul 2024 The Northern Harrier and four fledged near-by. More shots on the way.
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MagpielandPosted: Fri, 12 Jul 2024
A few weeks ago I discovered a new magpie nest built right up against Sibley the Peregrine's building, the circle to the right. Last year there was an active nest above her spot, the other circle and parent magpie squawking away to the left. Then I found out why - at least three of the chicks had bailed. Mom actually charged Mose the dog! |
Pheasant FightPosted: Thu, 11 Jul 2024 A shot taken in late April, cockfight in the yard. The guy on the left won.
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Gotta Love an OspreyPosted: Tue, 09 Jul 2024
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Here GoesPosted: Sun, 07 Jul 2024On Claybord with acrylic, printing ink, Arteza Brush Pens, lots of stuff and ...whew, putting that one to rest and next an etching! Got a pile of new PETG plastic in the mail from Blick Art Supplies, along with a magnifying glass arrangement on the desktop to get the details.
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Raven LovePosted: Sat, 06 Jul 2024I have been working on a Claybord painting of a Raven for several days, and took it out of the trash this morning to give it another chance. "You can fix it," suggested Tom with great optimism. Or at least a good acting job...HA! Not the same Ravens here, but down at the river. We shall see about that painting, and just rolled on a whole second layer of printing ink, currently drying in the sun. Fingers crossed.
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Happy HolidayPosted: Thu, 04 Jul 2024Have a great 4th! We have a fantastic fireworks display across the highway from us here in Florence, and I always sit in the front yard with the camera.
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Hurray Osprey Today!Posted: Wed, 03 Jul 2024
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Cloudy EveningPosted: Mon, 01 Jul 2024
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Back Stage PassPosted: Sun, 30 Jun 2024Yesterday's gig with Back Stage Pass, a fan base and travel group hosted by former Queensryche leader, Geoff Tate and our 5th "appearance" with these rock stars. It was yesterday south of here, and Nigel, Sonora and Little Billie were on their best behaviors, mostly. The leader of the band Disturbed was also in attendance, just heard him on Sirius XM Turbo a minute ago! (My secret old-heavy-metal side.) Geoff is the greatest and touring now XXOO -"Operation:Mindcrime."
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