Colorado Collection downy woodpecker All penstemon species delight me

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

a native plant garden retains its beauty through winter

That is Ouray in fall to me

The midsummer wildflower meadows in the sub-alpine of mountains around Crested Butte stand out as among the most beautiful flowering landscape I have ever encountered

Colorado Collection downy woodpecker All penstemon species delight meDark 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