Birds of the Rocky Mountains
Last summer, Eric and I spent a couple of weeks exploring the Rocky Mountains, from Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park, north into Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. While we dealt with quite a bit of rain and cold weather during our mid-June visit, the birds were abundant and beautiful! Be sure to check out these posts about Colorado's Pawnee National Grassland and Montana's prairies as well! Below are a few of my favorite bird photos from the trip. Mountain Bluebird, male, looking his best in the morning sunlight. (West Thumb, Yellowstone NP) The same Mountain Bluebird, fending off a Tree Swallow who was competing with him for a nest cavity! The offending Tree Swallow, looking rather sure of himself, don't you think? Lincoln's Sparrow, singing away. One of my favorite sparrows! (Sprague Lake, Rocky Mountain NP) American Robin, carrying food to its young. Check out the prettily-patterned undertail coverts on this bird! (Cub Lake...
