Tag: Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge

Eight-Years Ago (26-July-2008) — Colorado

Summertime Nature at Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge.

Duckling Nursery in a Marsh at Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge. This National Wildlife Refuge is located near Walden in north central Colorado. There is a wildlife loop drive, and is a great place for bird photography. Image taken with a Nikon D300 camera and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 400 mm, f/8, 1/500 sec).

Duckling Nursery in a Marsh at Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge located in North Central Colorado. Image taken with a Nikon D300 and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 400 mm, f/8, 1/500 sec). (David J Mathre)
Duckling Nursery in a Marsh at Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge. Image taken with a Nikon D300 camera and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 400 mm, f/8, 1/500 sec). (David J Mathre)

Eight-Years Ago (29-July-2007) — Colorado

Summertime Nature in Colorado. Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge.

Hummingbird Moth (also known as the White-lined Sphinx Moth, Hyles lineata). It is as large as a real hummingbird. Extracting nectar from a Nettle Flower. Image taken with a Nikon D2xs Camera and 70-200 mm lens with a 1.7x Teleconverter. (ISO 100, 340 mm, f/4.8, 1/1000 sec).

Hummingbird Moth (also known as the White-lined Sphinx Moth, Hyles lineata). It is as large as a real hummingbird. Extracting nectar from a Nettle Flower. Image taken with a Nikon D2xs Camera and 70-200 mm lens with a 1.7x Teleconverter. (ISO 100, 340 mm, f/4.8, 1/1000 sec). (David J Mathre)
Hummingbird Moth Extracting nectar from a Nettle Flower. Image taken with a Nikon D2xs Camera and 70-200 mm lens with a 1.7x Teleconverter. (ISO 100, 340 mm, f/4.8, 1/1000 sec). (David J Mathre)

Seven-Years Ago (26-July-2008) — Colorado

Summertime Nature in Colorado.

Duckling Nursery in a Marsh at Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge located in North Central Colorado. From the Summer of 2008. Image taken with a Nikon D300 and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 400 mm, f/8, 1/500 sec).

Duckling Nursery in a Marsh at Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge located in North Central Colorado. Image taken with a Nikon D300 and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 400 mm, f/8, 1/500 sec). (David J Mathre)
Duckling Nursery in a Marsh at Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge located in North Central Colorado. Image taken with a Nikon D300 and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 400 mm, f/8, 1/500 sec). (David J Mathre)

Six-Years Ago (26-July-2008) — Colorado

Summer Nature in Colorado. Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge.

Duckling Nursery in a Marsh at Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge located in North Central Colorado. Image taken with a Nikon D300 camera and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 400 mm, f/8, 1/500 sec).

Duckling Nursery in a Marsh at Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge located in North Central Colorado. Image taken with a Nikon D300 and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 400 mm, f/8, 1/500 sec). (David J Mathre)
Duckling Nursery in a Marsh at Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge located in North Central Colorado. Image taken with a Nikon D300 and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 400 mm, f/8, 1/500 sec). (David J Mathre)