A Clark’s Nutcracker has a great memory.
One of the birds with possibly the best memory is a common bird found in the Rocky Mountains – the Clark’s Nutcracker. This unassuming bird can often be seen around campgrounds and has an incredible memory. Continue reading
Migrating birds – Canada Geese in their typical v-formation.
Spring is getting closer, which means that soon it will be time that birds migrate north to the Rocky Mountains. Do you know when those birds start their long or short journeys back to their summer range? Continue reading
A western tanager singing. Photo via Flickr.
I used to think that only male birds sing in order to claim their territory or to attract a mate. New research into bird communication, at least new to me, has revealed that is not true. Continue reading
Many forms of life go into a state of dormancy to survive the cold, snowy winters of the Rocky Mountains. Do you know what these different types of dormancy are for different animals, such as torpor, hibernation, and diapause? Continue reading
Are you ready to observe birds and help scientists?
The Great American Backyard Bird Count 2018 is happening very soon! This is your chance to participate in an important effort, have fun, and learn about birds. Continue reading
A black capped chickadee is active during winter.
Black Capped Chickadees may be small, but they are incredibly tough and can withstand the harsh winters of the Rockies. Here is how these little birds are able to stay warm enough at night during winter. Continue reading
Look at those eyes!
The Great Horned Owl is an awesome bird that lives throughout North America and is common in the Rocky Mountains. Here are some fun facts about this bird, including how it adapts to the harsh winters of the Rockies. Continue reading
Thanksgiving is on the way.
It is almost Thanksgiving or turkey day as I like to think of it. Here are some fun facts about wild turkeys. Continue reading
Look at that cool barn owl.
Owls fly silently through the night air as they stalk their prey. They are able to do this because of a couple different reasons explained here. Continue reading
A white tailed ptarmigan with it’s summer plumage. Photo via Flickr.
The white tailed ptarmigan is the only bird that lives in the alpine zone of the Rocky Mountains. Here are 7 things I bet you didn’t know about this bird. Continue reading