Birds and Nature

Pronghorn were historically found from Mexico to Canada with a wider range than now (see map of current and historic below--click on Read More). They are the second fastest mammal, only the Cheeta able to run faster.   According to National Geographic , " They can run at more than 53 miles an hour." They prefer open spaces so are frequently found on grasslands like where this one was located as well as brushlands and deserts.   SeEtta

I participated in the Pueblo Reservoir Christmas Bird Count for a half day yesterday. This is one of the nice raptors I found in the Pueblo West section of the count. Strangely it flushed when I drove within 100 feet of it and it didn't flush until I was further away walking back. As it landed on a utility pole down a trail I walked down and it let me get close to the pole on foot which I would have thought would be more invasive than in a car. Anyway I got some nice pics. SeEtta