Colorado Collection downy woodpecker So I combined these sightings

So I combined these sightings in memory of a particularly delightful summer day

That is Ouray in fall to me

a native plant garden retains its beauty through winter

these native wildflowers brighten the landscape throughout the spring and summer

All penstemon species delight me with their bright flowers and the variety of pollinators they attract

Colorado Collection downy woodpecker So I combined these sightingsDark eyed Juncos are among the most common winter visitors in Colorado and many of the Lower 48 states. Although all belong to a single species and intermix on the wintering grounds, juncos disperse in spring to nesting areas in several distinct areas. This breeding separation has led to the development of several different types or subspecies. Only one junco type remains in Colorado during summer. I painted this image mainly to help myself memorize