Master of Disguise

Posted by James Dziezynski | Jul 26, 2010 | Nature & Wildlife, Nature Photography

I had to share this picture from my recent climb of Oklahoma Mountain here in Colorado. But why would I post a photo of a pile of rocks? Look closer!!

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James Dziezynski

Boulder author and writer James Dziezynski is no stranger to adventure. Starting in the woods and mountains of his native New England, James moved to Boulder, Colorado, to pursue a career in outdoors journalism. James volunteers for several animal rescues and enjoys mountain biking, playing and recording music (but please don’t ask him to sing!) and all things mountain related!

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James Dziezynski on August 23, 2010 at 12:48 pm

It’s a ptarmigan, my favorite Rocky Mountain ground bird! It’s amazing how well they blend in with the grey rocks in the summer and the white snow in the winter.
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TMG on August 22, 2010 at 2:10 pm

I see what appears to be a bird to the left the blue flower furthest to the left. What type of bird is it?
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Brenda Sellers on July 26, 2010 at 3:09 pm

Ok am I blind, I’m not seeing anything. The little flower?
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