Kingfisher Along the Poudre scenery Seven magpies gathered around a

Seven magpies gathered around a fallen tree on a Colorado hillside along the front range of the Rocky Mountains

Polar Bear on sea ice

All artwork by Colorado artist

and olive greens creating winter color for those who take the time to observe

Kingfisher Along the Poudre scenery Seven magpies gathered around aAny walk along a wild stream or river in most of North America offers the chance of seeing a Belted Kingfisher. Their presence is most often revealed by their unique chattering call, butbobservers usually get just a quick glimpse as the bird flies rapidly past. On lucky occasions, one may spot a kingfisher before it takes off, or see where it lands. This bird preys on small fish and aquatic invertebrates which it first spots from a perch above the