Long-Tailed Weasel: So Quick You May Not Recognize It
I have long been fascinated with weasels, but I only saw my first Long-Tailed Weasel this past summer. I did see two weasels this past …
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Arrowleaf Balsamroot: Bringing Sunshine down to the Valleys
I met Arrowleaf Balsamroot in the spring of 2014 for the first time. Having an affinity for sunflowers, I knew that I had found another …
Red-Winged Blackbird: Striking Red on the Wing Keeps Territory
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Quaking Aspen: Following the Growth of Catkins
Almost a decade ago, I saw a grove of Aspen Trees for the first time and I remember it vividly to this day. I thought …
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 for the warmer weather. I …
White-Lined Sphinx Moth: Flies in a Hurry like Hummingbirds
The White-Lined Sphinx Moth came to me by surprise. The dandelions in town have just begin blooming, so I went to go sit with them. …
Big Mountain Sagebrush: Creates its own Habitat
Ubiquitous in the Rocky Mountain West, Big Mountain Sagebrush, Artemisia tridentata, covers vast swaths of the landscape. It thrives on south-facing slopes, wide basins, and …
Wyoming Ground Squirrel: Living Under a Boulder Near You
While wandering around the block, getting some exercise during quarantine, I stumbled upon a Wyoming Ground Squirrel — in Colorado. It came out on a …
Mormon Cricket: Its Hidden Real Identity
I have watched for Mormon Crickets for years—probably about six years. However, when I started writing a spread for them in my nature journal, I …
Black-Capped Chickadee: Amazing Fast Little Songbird
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