Uncommon Raptors of Colorado
Official counts show that as of this date, 514 different bird species have been identified…
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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…
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…
How Wildlife Survive Colorado Winters
As humans, we have houses, heaters, stoves, and warm clothes and blankets to keep us…
Feeding and Observing Birds in Winter
Finding food can be a challenge for birds in wintertime, so many people choose to…
Do We Have Cardinals in Colorado?
With their bright red plumage, Northern Cardinals are one of North America’s most iconic birds….
June 22-28, 2020 is National Pollinator Week
Did you know that about one third of the foods we eat are dependent on…
How to Help Injured Wildlife
Here in Colorado, we share our state with a wide variety of wildlife species. As…
Understanding and Identifying Bird Nests
Springtime means new baby birds. But before their eggs can be laid and hatched, bird…
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…
Colorado’s Owl Species
You may be surprised that Colorado has fourteen very different species of owls. They can…
New Birding Guide
Did you know that 507 different species of birds have been documented in Colorado? If…
Colorado State Parks: Barr Lake
If you’re looking for a quick getaway near the Denver metro area, check out…
2018 is Year of the Bird
All this year, conservation and wildlife organizations across the US have been celebrating Year of…
Protecting Greater Sage-Grouse Habitat
Last week, according to a press release, Governor Hickenlooper sent a letter to the United…
Bears and Bird Feeders
Many Coloradans enjoy feeding birds, especially this time of year when hummingbirds are returning to…
Burrowing Owls
The July/August issue of Colorado Outdoors magazine features burrowing owls. These fascinating creatures are much…
Time Machine Tuesday: 1903 Bird Protection Act
Yesterday I wrote about humans’ effects on wildlife. This issue is nothing new. In 1903,…
Time Machine Tuesday: The Birds of Colorado – 1897
Over the last century, as Colorado’s population has grown and development has increased, wildlife has…
Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)
The Colorado Department of Agriculture is warning poultry farmers to take precautions for avian influenza,…