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Category: Wildlife
Everything is Beautiful!
Posted on April 12, 2019 by cmdnaturephotos
As Spring roars in like a lion with blizzards (the weather people call them bomb cyclones), more and more birds are beginning to migrate through Colorado. Ice has melted from the lakes, and waterfowl are returning–some on their way to other locations, and some…
Great Horned Owls are Very Interesting
Posted on March 24, 2019 by cmdnaturephotos
Did you know that the “ears” on a Great Horned Owl are not ears at all? They are tufts of feathers call “plumicorns.” These feather tufts help them blend in with their surroundings. The Owl’s ears are actually on the sides of their heads…
Kids Need to Get Outside!
Posted on March 17, 2019 by cmdnaturephotos
There is so much to see outside! Not only is being outside and away from the screens a good break, but it’s educational, too! A walk in a park is refreshing, and such a great opportunity for kids to learn about birds and other…
Category: Bald Eagle, Barr Lake State Park, Birding, Blog, Brighton, Colorado, Education, Kid Friendly, Nature Photography, Recreation, WildlifeTags: Bald Eagle, Bird Checklist, Birding, Colorado, Raptor
