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Colorado State Publications Blog

How to Spot the Differences Between Eagles and Hawks

Say you’re looking up at the sky and you see a large, soaring bird. You…

Amy Zimmer, August 16, 2021
Colorado State Publications Blog

Attracting Hummingbirds to Your Yard or Garden

Hummingbirds are among the world’s most fascinating and beautiful birds, and we have several species…

Amy Zimmer, July 1, 2021
Colorado State Publications Blog

Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Conservation Mobile Apps

Before you head out on your next outdoor adventure, check out some of the great…

Amy Zimmer, June 24, 2021
Colorado State Publications Blog

So Many Things to Do at Colorado State Parks!

You probably know that Colorado State Parks are great places to go hiking, biking, fishing,…

Amy Zimmer, May 17, 2021
Colorado State Publications Blog

Uncommon Raptors of Colorado

Official counts show that as of this date, 514 different bird species have been identified…

Amy Zimmer, April 8, 2021
Colorado State Publications Blog

Colorado’s White-tailed Ptarmigan: Changing with the Seasons

If you were to visit Colorado’s highest elevations during the winter, you would most certainly…

Amy Zimmer, March 1, 2021
Colorado State Publications Blog

Late Winter is a Great Time for Viewing Bald Eagles

If you’re into birding or wildlife watching, late January and February are some of the…

Amy Zimmer, January 25, 2021
Colorado State Publications Blog

How Wildlife Survive Colorado Winters

As humans, we have houses, heaters, stoves, and warm clothes and blankets to keep us…

Amy Zimmer, January 14, 2021
Colorado State Publications Blog

Feeding and Observing Birds in Winter

Finding food can be a challenge for birds in wintertime, so many people choose to…

Amy Zimmer, December 10, 2020
Colorado State Publications Blog

Do We Have Cardinals in Colorado?

With their bright red plumage, Northern Cardinals are one of North America’s most iconic birds….

Amy Zimmer, August 6, 2020
Colorado State Publications Blog

June 22-28, 2020 is National Pollinator Week

Did you know that about one third of the foods we eat are dependent on…

Amy Zimmer, June 25, 2020
Colorado State Publications Blog

How to Help Injured Wildlife

Here in Colorado, we share our state with a wide variety of wildlife species. As…

Amy Zimmer, June 18, 2020
Colorado State Publications Blog

Understanding and Identifying Bird Nests

Springtime means new baby birds. But before their eggs can be laid and hatched, bird…

Amy Zimmer, March 12, 2020
Colorado State Publications Blog

How To Tell the Difference Between a Crow and a Raven

Crows and ravens appear very similar, so they are commonly mistaken for one another. If…

Amy Zimmer, November 7, 2019
Colorado State Publications Blog

Colorado’s Owl Species

You may be surprised that Colorado has fourteen very different species of owls. They can…

Amy Zimmer, August 29, 2019
Colorado State Publications Blog

New Birding Guide

Did you know that 507 different species of birds have been documented in Colorado? If…

Amy Zimmer, June 5, 2019
Colorado State Publications Blog

Colorado State Parks: Barr Lake

  If you’re looking for a quick getaway near the Denver metro area, check out…

Amy Zimmer, November 29, 2018
Colorado State Publications Blog

2018 is Year of the Bird

All this year, conservation and wildlife organizations across the US have been celebrating Year of…

Amy Zimmer, November 26, 2018
Colorado State Publications Blog

Protecting Greater Sage-Grouse Habitat

Last week, according to a press release, Governor Hickenlooper sent a letter to the United…

Amy Zimmer, July 23, 2018
Colorado State Publications Blog

Bears and Bird Feeders

Many Coloradans enjoy feeding birds, especially this time of year when hummingbirds are returning to…

Amy Zimmer, May 14, 2018
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