One of the best times to view wildlife in Colorado is in the early morning, a time when many species are most active (along with dusk). Now, thanks to fun video series recently added to the State Publications Library collection, you don’t even have to get out of bed to be able to watch some of Colorado’s early birds (and fish, and mammals…).
The video series a.m. Colorado is a production of the Colorado Division of Wildlife’s Colorado Outdoors magazine. (Copies of the magazine are also available for checkout from the library). Each video in the series profiles a different Colorado wildlife species early in the morning. Not only do they offer interesting facts and footage of wildlife in their habitats, but they also show some spectacular shots of Colorado scenery and sunrises.
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Colorado offers many great opportunities for wildlife viewing. You can find tips and information in these additional publications available in the library’s collection:
Online resources:
- Wildlife Viewing Tips
- A Guide to Wildlife Viewing and Photography Blinds
- Watching Deer and Elk
- Bighorn Sheep & Mountain Goats: Colorado’s Mountain Monarchs
- Colorado Birding Trail: Northeastern Colorado Trail Guide
- Colorado Birding Trail: Northwestern Colorado Trail Guide
- Colorado Birding Trail: Southeastern Colorado Trail Guide
- Colorado Birding Trail: Southwestern Colorado Trail Guide
- Lions, Ferrets & Bears: A Guide to the Mammals of Colorado
Books available for checkout:
- Colorado Wildlife Viewing Guide
- Amphibians and Reptiles in Colorado
- Ducks at a Distance: A Waterfowl Identification Guide
- Game Fish of Colorado
- Mammals of Colorado
- Pocket Guide to Native Fish of Colorado’s Eastern Plains
- Rocky Mountain Mammals
- How to Spot the Differences Between Eagles and Hawks - August 16, 2021
- How Transportation Projects Help Tell the Story of Colorado’s Past - August 9, 2021
- Time Machine Tuesday: The Night the Castlewood Canyon Dam Gave Way - August 3, 2021