DIPPER ALONG THE POUDRE - At Gateway Natural Area snow They prey on small mammals

They prey on small mammals

I painted this partly to remind myself not to miss the fall aspens there

shades of pink

They are active in late evening and early morning twilight

the species actually ranges from south-central Alaska through mountainous areas of western Canada and the U

DIPPER ALONG THE POUDRE - At Gateway Natural Area snow They prey on small mammalsAn American dipper stands on a rock amidst the rushing waters of a Rocky Mountain stream. Among my favorite songbirds, dippers always amaze me with their ability to dive underwater and fly walk along the bottom in pursuit of aquatic prey. I never tire of watching these charcoal gray birds bob up and down on their pinkish legs. No spring is complete without a chance to hear their melodious lilting courtship songs. I painted this scene based on a