Photographed at the Bernardo Wildlife Area.

Male and female Western Meadowlarks having a conversation while sitting on the railroad tracks.

Massive cold front arriving at Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge.

Thousands of Snow Geese taking off as they head back to the main pond at Bosque Del Apache Wildlife Refuge.

Snow Geese and Sandhill Cranes gathering in the rows of corn at Bosque Del Apache.

Snow Geese taking flight by the thousands at Bosque Del Apache

Silhouettes of three Sandhill cranes at a wildlife refuge in New Mexico USA.

First light at Bosque Del Apache

this hawk swooped low and flew at eye level within 10 feet of me.

Snow Geese lifting off as one group and leaving the Sandhill Cranes behind. Shot at Bosque Del Apache Wildlife Refuge.

Bald Eagle in it's favorite perch on Bosque Del Apache.

This young coyote had been chasing geese around at Bosque Del Apache Wildlife Refuge for some time. Disappeared for awhile and then he came walking down the road. He laid down right in the middle of the road and took a nap. Didn't seem to have a care in the world.

Early morning at the Bosque Del Apache Wildlife Refuge.

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This Sandhill Crane is coming in for a landing in the cornfield right in front of me!

Early morning flight of snow geese coming off the main pond on the north loop at Bosque Del Apache.

Sandhill Crane landing to feed at the Bosque Del Apache Wildlife Refuge

An incredible cold front came through the Bosque Del Apache Wildlife Refuge while I was photographing. This was the leading edge of a large storm that brought cold temperatures, high winds, and snow across New Mexico.

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The same red tail as the previous photo. He flew within a few feet of my face.

Bosque Del Apache Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico

Great Horned Owl near Bernardo Wildlife Refuge

Sandhill Crane landing at Bosque Del Apache.

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Why did the turkey cross the road? Why did the chicken cross the road? I think this joke has run afowl.

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Trees and clouds, in early morning sunlight, are reflected in a perfectly calm lake in Bosque del Apache.

Geese fly overhead while sandhill cranes rest in the wetlands at Bosque del Apache, NM

First time I've photography this species

Bosque del Apache, NM, US

A sandhill crane (Antigone canadensis) stands next to a pond at Bosque del Apache as the rising sun casts a golden light.

Reflections of clouds and a tree in a marsh pond at Bosque del Apache.

The first rays of the sun cast a golden light on the streamside trees and willows in Bosque del Apache.

Coyote looking for prey at Bosque Del Apache Wildlife Refuge.

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Sandhill Cranes photographed at Bosque Del Apache Wildlife Refuge.

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Greater Roadrunner

Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge

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