Burrowing Owls
The July/August issue of Colorado Outdoors magazine features burrowing owls. These fascinating creatures are much different than the tree-dwelling owls …
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Time Machine Tuesday: 1903 Bird Protection Act
Yesterday I wrote about humans’ effects on wildlife. This issue is nothing new. In 1903, the Colorado Legislature passed an …
Time Machine Tuesday: The Birds of Colorado – 1897
Over the last century, as Colorado’s population has grown and development has increased, wildlife has been affected. Additionally, new scientific evidence …
Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)
The Colorado Department of Agriculture is warning poultry farmers to take precautions for avian influenza, which has caused the deaths …
Feeding Birds in Winter
Winter can be hard on everyone, including our feathered friends, who sometimes have a hard time finding food during the …
Gunnison Sage Grouse
Recently there have been news stories about the debate over whether the Gunnison Sage Grouse should be declared an endangered …
Where to Go Birding in Colorado
Colorado Parks & Wildlife, the Colorado Lottery, and Great Outdoors Colorado have partnered to bring you a great website with suggestions …
Bald Eagle Spotted in City Park
A bald eagle who supposedly flew from the Rocky Mountain Arsenal wildife refuge has landed in Denver’s City Park, where …
Colorado’s State Symbols: The State Bird
The Lark Bunting was designated Colorado’s State Bird in 1931. It is a black and white bird that makes its home …
Identifying Waterfowl at a Distance
It’s springtime and the weather is warming, and it’s a great time to view ducks and other water birds in your favorite …
Christmas Bird Count
Every year for 112 years, American bird enthusiasts have gathered between December 14 and January 5 for the Annual Christmas …
Chickens in the City
Did you know that Denver residents are allowed to keep a limited number of chickens on their property? The popularity …
Colorado Birding Trail
Are you a birdwatcher? Our library has received from the Division of Wildlife two handy guidebooks for the Colorado Birding …
Let's Talk Turkey
Did you know that there are still wild turkeys in Colorado? The Colorado Division of Wildlife’s website is full of …
Colorado Turkeys
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, a.k.a. Turkey Day — and did you know Colorado is home to wild turkeys? The Colorado Division …
Hummingbirds
This is the season for hummingbirds to visit metro Denver. You can attract hummingbirds by placing a feeder in your …
Goose on the Loose
Long-time residents of the Front Range can remember that sighting a Canada goose was rare and a thrill. Now they …
Bald Eagles Flying High in Colorado!
Recently the federal government announced that the bald eagle could be delisted as an endangered species within a year or …