Jun-July
2022
2022
Collection: Urban Wildlife
During the summer of 2022, I was the Easement Inspection Intern for Denver’s most significant historic preservation group. Over the course of 3 months, I led a small team of volunteers to investigate and record the condition of over 70 buildings in and around the city.
During this time, I encountered a diverse, if expected, range of urban wildlife. This photo collection documents a few of those encounters.
Owl in Uncomfortable Rest
The Great Horned Owl is iconic for its size, “horned” tufts, and Haunting Call. Unfortunately, this bird was in no mood to show off its hoot, as it sought uncomfortable daytime refuge in the window of an empty university administration building.
Finch and Sparrow Friends
This House Finch (background) and Chipping Sparrow (foreground) are a common, but irregular pair here. They share significant territory across North America, but the sparrow is only found in Eastern Colorado during its migration.
Bees and Wasps Abound
The only cousin missing from this Hymenoptera get-together is the humble ant, and really only because they couldn’t meet the yellow-and-black dress code.
