A Clark’s nutcracker.
Birds use many different strategies to survive the cold winters of the Rocky Mountains. Do you know if any birds hibernate all winter? Continue reading
Do Birds Hibernate? The Answer May Surprise You
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Which Rocky Mountain Animal Has The Longest Migration?
One of the long distance travelers of the Rocky Mountains. Photo via Flickr.
Many animals have a very long migration. But, do you know which animal travels or migrates the farthest during its life – a Salmon, Monarch Butterfly, or Swainsons Hawk? Continue reading
Why Do Birds Rub Their Beak On A Branch?
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I have often seen a bird rub its beak on a branch or part of a tree and wondered why they do it. The answer may surprise you. Continue reading
Hummingbirds Don’t Sip Nectar With Tongues!
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Hummingbirds have a perfect, long narrow bill to fit inside flowers and sip nectar. But, scientists researched hummingbirds with high speed cameras and discovered they don’t sip nectar like a straw with their tongue. Continue reading
Birds’ Feathers Are Like Velcro & Other Fun Facts
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Feathers are one of the characteristics that all birds have in common. How much do you really know about feathers? What kinds are there? How are they like velcro? Continue reading
4 Common Hummingbirds of the Rocky Mountains
Do you know this common hummingbird?
There are only 26 different species of hummingbirds that visit and 17 that breed in the USA. Here are the 4 common hummingbirds that you may encounter when exploring the Rocky Mountains with your family. Continue reading
When And Why Do Birds Molt? What Is Molting?
A molting cardinal.
Do you know much or anything about why or how birds molt? When birds molt they can completely change their appearance with new colors for various reasons. Continue reading
6 Basic Groups of Animals – Do You Know Them?
A mountain goat belongs to the mammals, one of the basic groups of animals.
What are the basic groups of animals? The world is filled with so many different kinds of animals, from bugs to elephants and they all all into one of these main groups of animals. Continue reading
One Tip to Identify Birds Easier for Kids
Knowing the main kinds of birds will help beginners and kids get better at identifying birds. Continue reading
Bird Diagram – Birding for Beginners
Here is a simple bird diagram that shows the main parts of a bird. This will help beginners, including parents and kids, learn the different parts of a bird. This knowledge will help with describing and identifying different birds. Continue reading