Years ago, as I wandered Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat in spring, the seething energy of life after winter seemed...
Butterflies, which are summer visitors to Boulder County, may hibernate in the cold, never to awaken. These butterflies come...
What Happens to Butterflies When It Snows?
Boulder County is home to a diverse array of natural resources. An example of these resources are two species...
Protecting the Eagles of Boulder County
As weather cools down and days get shorter and nights get longer, animals have a choice to make—scavenge for...
Hibernation: A Long Winter’s Nap
Sounds may first alert birders to the presence of a downy woodpecker. A sharp “pik, pik,” or a shrill,...
Our Smallest Woodpecker
Although survival is the main focus for many species of wildlife, some animals enjoy being playful, and probably none...
River Otters Swim Home
A new world begins after we leave our parks before dusk. (Boulder County Parks & Open Space parks are...
