Waterfall, Taos Ski Valley, Valle Vidal, Yellow-rumped Warbler

Geraint June 9, 2021 26 Comments

First time in these mountains since last year. The air is cool, refreshing and the light at this elevation, (10,000 feet) is pristine. This waterfall is just a few hundred yards from the parking area and a short uphill hike. In about two to three weeks the Columbine and other wildflowers should be gracing these slopes. If you get a chance to go here, you won’t be disappointed. Or join me on a photo trek and I’ll take you here.

Waterfall, Taos Ski Valley — Waterfall on the Williams Lake Trail in Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico.

The next four images are from the Valle Vidal. It was 84ºF in San Luis Valley and 45ºF in the mountains. We were surrounded by hail, sleet, and rain and these exquisite, Yellow-rumped Warblers flitting about everywhere.

Comanche Point, Valle Vidal, NM — Comanche Point in Valle Vidal unit of the Carson National Forest, New Mexico.

Yellow-rumped Warbler in the Valle Vidal, (Valley of Life), New Mexico.

Yellow-rumped Warbler in the Valle Vidal, New Mexico — Yellow-rumped Warbler at the Shuree Ponds in the Valle Vidal, New Mexico.

As always, thanks for looking and all your comments and compliments. G

Comanche Creek, Valley Of Life, New Mexico

Geraint July 6, 2020 2 Comments

Comanche Creek in the Valle Vidal, Valley Of Life, New Mexico. Peaceful locations in the high country of our most beautiful state and I’m told, also some of the best fishing. Temperatures drop 20ºF degrees at this point making a nice change from the heat of the plains. Thanks for looking. G

Pine Siskin, Shuree Ponds, Valle Vidal, NM

Geraint June 29, 2020 4 Comments

Pine Siskin at the Shuree Ponds in the Valle Vidal, NM. A pleasant little bird and fun to watch during it’s foraging activities, hopping from tree to bush and back to tree again. It has a penchant for hanging upside down, feeding on thistle and fall sunflowers husks. Thanks for looking. G

Corral, Valle Vidal, NM

Geraint June 22, 2019 No Comments

Corral, Valle Vidal, Valley of Life, in the high country of northern New Mexico. I can’t seem to stay away from this gorgeous, pristine spot on the planet, with many reasons to return over the next few months. I feel sure this old lichen strewn, wood corral will feature some more on future trips, so stay tuned. Thanks for looking. G

Indian Paintbrush In The High Country

Geraint August 6, 2018 2 Comments

Indian Paintbrush in the high country of the Valle Vidal (Valley of Life) in northern New Mexico. The wildflower is only about 2 to 3 inches tall this year. Beautiful and exquisite all the same. Had to get a ground level view in this case. Thanks for looking. G

Comanche Point, Valle Vidal

Geraint September 13, 2017 2 Comments

Comanche Point in the Valle Vidal (Valley of Life), New Mexico. Beautiful evening light in the Valle Vidal Unit of the Carson National Forest at Comanche Point and the confluence of the Rio Costilla and Comanche Creek. Thank you for looking. G

Black Bear, Valle Vidal

Geraint August 19, 2017 4 Comments

Black Bear Valle Vidal (valley of life) New Mexico. From a photo tour a couple of weeks. It’s a beautiful animal and it was fun to watch him (a young male) turning over rocks and eating grubs. He was unperturbed by our presence, all though I felt he was very aware that we were in the area. Thanks for looking. G

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