Migrating Canada geese take a break in the Rio Grande. The northwestern end of the Sandia mountain chain is in the background.
Critters
Evening Commute
Sandhill cranes fly over the snow-capped Manzano Mountains during their evening commute.
Sandhill Crane Family
A group of three cranes in the Rio Grande as it passes through Albuquerque. The middle crane is a juvenile.
Reakirt’s Blue (Butterfly)
It was an exceptionally long fall in the Sandia foothills this year. The chamisa bloomed well into November and butterflies were significantly more abundant than usual. My favorite was this beautiful male Reakirt’s Blue, which showed up just a few weeks ago.