Kristen
@lensladyk.bsky.social
Wildlife photographer and rehabber, world traveler, trying to make the world a better place
During berry season, it pays to be aware of your surroundings. You never know who might pop out of a bush along the trail!
December 2, 2025 at 3:50 PM
During berry season, it pays to be aware of your surroundings. You never know who might pop out of a bush along the trail!
Baby ptarmigan are just so darn cute!
November 6, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Baby ptarmigan are just so darn cute!
If you're hiking and feel like you're being watched, you probably are.
November 5, 2025 at 4:49 PM
If you're hiking and feel like you're being watched, you probably are.
Swipe to see the difference between a female and a male white-tailed ptarmigan. Bonus- check out the leg tags on the male! The ptarmigan here in Colorado are closely monitored by researchers.
November 4, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Swipe to see the difference between a female and a male white-tailed ptarmigan. Bonus- check out the leg tags on the male! The ptarmigan here in Colorado are closely monitored by researchers.
A raven keeping watch in the fog. Happy Halloween!
October 31, 2025 at 2:29 PM
A raven keeping watch in the fog. Happy Halloween!
The rut can be hard on bull elk. Poor Lumpy lost half of an antler while sparring with another bull.
October 30, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The rut can be hard on bull elk. Poor Lumpy lost half of an antler while sparring with another bull.
As short as the vegetation is in the alpine tundra, baby ptarmigan are even shorter.
October 29, 2025 at 3:55 PM
As short as the vegetation is in the alpine tundra, baby ptarmigan are even shorter.
Up close and personal with a curious pika.
October 28, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Up close and personal with a curious pika.
The Great Plains might not seem like ideal habitat for turtles, but ornate box turtles like this guy thrive there. He came into the local wildlife rehabilitation center for treatment, and was successfully released back into the wild.
October 27, 2025 at 3:45 PM
The Great Plains might not seem like ideal habitat for turtles, but ornate box turtles like this guy thrive there. He came into the local wildlife rehabilitation center for treatment, and was successfully released back into the wild.
Behind every beautiful female ptarmigan is a male keeping an eye out for potential competition.
October 24, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Behind every beautiful female ptarmigan is a male keeping an eye out for potential competition.
Pygmy owls are incredible hunters, routinely catching prey animals as big as they are.
October 23, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Pygmy owls are incredible hunters, routinely catching prey animals as big as they are.
POV: You are a mouse, about to be a bullsnake's snack. Natural pest control in action.
October 22, 2025 at 4:23 PM
POV: You are a mouse, about to be a bullsnake's snack. Natural pest control in action.
It's important to always take time for reflection.
October 20, 2025 at 3:17 PM
It's important to always take time for reflection.
This elk calf got to spend their summer in one of the most beautiful places in Colorado. Kinda jealous.
October 16, 2025 at 3:30 PM
This elk calf got to spend their summer in one of the most beautiful places in Colorado. Kinda jealous.
With fresh snowfall on the mountains, I hope my pika friends stocked enough hay to keep themselves fed for the winter.
October 15, 2025 at 3:55 PM
With fresh snowfall on the mountains, I hope my pika friends stocked enough hay to keep themselves fed for the winter.
Sneeze or scream? Put your guesses in the comments ⬇️
October 13, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Sneeze or scream? Put your guesses in the comments ⬇️
Caught this young pygmy owl hiding his prairie lizard snack from his siblings.
October 10, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Caught this young pygmy owl hiding his prairie lizard snack from his siblings.
As the days grow colder, I still dream of summer hikes with bees.
October 9, 2025 at 4:08 PM
As the days grow colder, I still dream of summer hikes with bees.
Baby ptarmigans are the cutest little balls of fluff.
October 8, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Baby ptarmigans are the cutest little balls of fluff.
Hear no evil, speak no evil, but always look it directly in the face.
October 7, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Hear no evil, speak no evil, but always look it directly in the face.
Rattlesnakes are never as happy to see me as I am to see them.
October 6, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Rattlesnakes are never as happy to see me as I am to see them.
A beautiful male ptarmigan strikes a pose, showing off the red eyebrow he uses to help attract females.
October 3, 2025 at 4:11 PM
A beautiful male ptarmigan strikes a pose, showing off the red eyebrow he uses to help attract females.
The smallest creatures can have surprisingly loud voices!
October 2, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The smallest creatures can have surprisingly loud voices!
I had the best time this spring watching some juvenile pygmy owls explore the world around them.
October 1, 2025 at 3:55 PM
I had the best time this spring watching some juvenile pygmy owls explore the world around them.