Birds
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American Coot: The Craziest Feet in the Pond
The American Coot is a bird that’s all business on the top and party on the bottom. It’s a water-loving…
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Killdeer: Its Call Will Remind You Of Star Wars
Killdeer are common across Western North America. Also, once identified, they are hard to forget. They frequent shorelines, ponds, lakes,…
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Western Bluebird: One Ounce Bird That Will Steal Your Heart
I’ve primarily watched the Mountain Bluebird in the past, but recently I’ve had the opportunity to watch the Western Bluebird….
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Nuttall’s Woodpecker: Surprisingly Flexible To Get Food
Spotted on a Lazy Morning One morning, I wandered out for breakfast and saw a Nuttall’s Woodpecker (Picoides nuttalli) on…
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Great Blue Heron: The Stealthy Stalker
This post is a bit of a throw back to a month ago, but the Great Blue Heron is one…
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Black-Bellied Plover: Easy Way to Identify in the Winter
The Black-Bellied Plover changes its appearance from summer to winter. Once you’re familiar with both the summer and winter plumages,…
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Red-Winged Blackbird: Striking Red on the Wing Keeps Territory
My partner and I stealth-camped in our car after paddleboarding one night. As soon as we woke up at dawn,…
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Osprey: Living Big On A Tiny Nesting Platform
My partner and I went paddleboarding on Lake Granby in Colorado this past summer. As we tried to find the…
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Dipper: The Ultimate Whitewater Swimmer
I work retail for one of my seasonal jobs. Sometimes, cool people come in and are super chill. Other days,…
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Mountain Bluebird: The Awesome Bluebird of Happiness
We have reached the beginning of May in the rocky mountains and the Mountain Bluebird has begun to migrate back…
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Black-Capped Chickadee: Amazing Fast Little Songbird
The Black-Capped Chickadee often moves so fast that it’s hard to capture in a photo. When you can get a…
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American Robin: Making the Most out of March Weather
The American Robin, Turdus migratorius, flies over the entirety of North America. Coupled with its bright orange-red breast, this makes…
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Are Magpies Scavengers? 5 Fun Facts about Black-Billed Magpies
The Black-Billed Magpie is a curious bird, often seen in and around towns. They’re fairly used to humans and yes,…
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