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PHOTOS: Wildlife and wildflowers in Summit County

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Two broadtail hummingbirds coalesce while flying in Frisco on June 5. To see your photos featured in print or online, email submissions to share@summitdaily.com.
Glenn Schutz/Courtesy photo
Lupine bloom north of Silverthorne.
Kayla Duplan/Courtesy photo
A bear hits a ski run and enjoys closing weekend at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area Friday, June 13.
Sheri Paul/Courtesy photo
Wildflowers are blooming across Summit County as summer begins. To see your photos featured in print or online, email submissions to share@summitdaily.com.
Mellisa Karlin Mahoney/Courtesy photo
A western tanager perches in a pine tree near Keystone. To see your photos featured in print or online, email submissions to share@summitdaily.com.
Clint Giberson/Courtesy photo
Two young moose meander around Breckenridge on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, as they forage for food from flowering bushes. Photographer Ruth Carroll noted that moose antler growth is impressive in the spring, and according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife service moose in its prime can grow up to a pound of bone for their antlers in a single day while elk antlers typically grow an inch each day.
Ruth Carroll/Courtesy photo
A storm reflects off the waters of Dillon Reservoir near Giberson Bay on Monday, June 9, 2025, as it passes over Park County, creating hail and lightning around sunset. The National Weather Service predicts more storms through Friday.
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Lupine and other wildflowers are blooming across Summit County as spring is in full force. To see your photos featured in print or online, email submissions to share@summitdaily.com.
John Meyer/Courtesy photo
A bald eagle stands watch from tree near Dillon Reservoir on Thursday, May 29, 2025.
Ruth Carroll/Courtesy photo
Arrowleaf balsamroot are abloom in Summit County, along with many other wildflowers.
Andrew Egan/Courtesy photo
Spring in Summit County looks like purple mountain majesties and purple lupines.
Carol Wagner/Courtesy photo
Nothing is as vibrant as a spring hike in Summit County.
Lacey Shafer/Courtesy photo
A mule deer buck enjoys a lush meadow in Summit County.
Andrea Schoonover/Courtesy photo

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