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A bluebird sits atop a pine tree in central Colorado.

A bluebird sits atop a pine tree in northwest Cañon City, Colorado. A fortunate capture that represents a nostalgic view of this high altitude. Only at 7500 feet, these birds face a variety of challenges all year from drastic temperature change to cacti existing in almost every square foot.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2017
Date Uploaded: 10.2017
Photo Location: Cañon City, Colorado, United States of America
Copyright: © Garrett Payton