Identifying birds in the Rocky Mountains can be a fun thing to do when you are out exploring. Although, at first it may seem quite challenging to identify the birds if you do not know what you are doing. Fortunately, by knowing a few tips, identifying birds becomes much easier. Continue reading
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6 Bird Watching Tips for Beginners
Bird watching in the Rocky Mountains can be difficult when you first try to do it or if you simply don’t know what you are doing. Luckily, with a bit of practice and following these tips you can quickly learn to hear and see birds all around you, including some of the common birds of the Rocky Mountains. Continue reading
What are Owl Pellets?
Do you know the difference between owl poop and owl pellets? Continue reading
How do Birds Stay Warm in Winter?
It is cold outside during winter in the Rocky Mountains and before my owner takes me outside for a walk he always grabs a nice, warm coat. That coat keeps him warm during the cold temperatures. Luckily for me I don’t need to put on a coat since I am already wearing a nice coat of fur.
I wonder how other animals stay warm during winter? What about birds? I know that in the fall there are a lot of birds that go south for winter – so their strategy to stay warm is to migrate. But, not all birds migrate. How do those birds that stay in the Rocky Mountains during winter stay warm? Here is a fun nature fact for you. Continue reading
Common Birds of the Rocky Mountains
There are more than 800 species of birds in North America. The Rocky Mountains are home to hundreds of birds, some of which stay all year and others migrate short or long distances. These birds range in size from a small hummingbird up to a large turkey vulture. Continue reading