Quotes
The author, O. Henry, taught me about the value of the unexpected. He once wrote about the noise of flowers and the smell of birds - the birds were chickens and the flowers dried sunflowers rattling against a wall.
-Chuck Jones
There is nothing in which the birds differ more from man than the way in which they can build and yet leave a landscape as it was before.” - Robert Lynd
“If I had to choose, I would rather have birds than aeroplanes.” - Charles Lindbergh
Autumn Migration Month
Nearly seventy percent of the bird species in the United States migrate to survive. The reasons for migrating vary. Food: As summer crops are consumed, and less food is regionally available, birds know it is time to move on to areas that have more resources available. Offspring: Birds will not migrate until their offspring are mature enough to care for themselves or to begin their first migration journey. Temperature and climate: Cooler temperatures are another sign of the change of seasons.
Birds reach astonishing distances in their migrations. The truly long-distance migrants challenge believably. The Arctic Tern is the world’s champion long-distance migrant. Tracking studies have found the birds make annual journeys of about 44,100 miles. One tern flew from the Netherlands to Antarctica via New Zealand, for a one-year trip of 57,000 miles.
Some good bird watching spots in Colorado.
Belmar Park is a peaceful enclave in the center of town, at 132 rolling acres of natural grasslands and trees.
The High Line Canal intimately weaves in and out of the Denver metro area, accessible by foot or bike from a variety of neighborhoods . It begins at the mouth of Waterton Canyon.
Prospect Park located in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, is a welcome oasis of a variety of habitats to view many species of birds, regardless of the season.
Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge Located just 10 miles northeast of downtown Denver, you can step into nature and see the native wildlife that call the Refuge home. Bison, deer, raptors, songbirds, waterfowl, prairie dogs, and coyotes are just a few of the animals you will see on your visit.
Buena Vista Wildlife Area, Colorado large flocks of Sandhill cranes stop there at Fall and Spring migrations. A Crane Festival is well advertised to attract bird-watchers from all over.
Not All Birdies Play Golf
Why did Batman’s sidekick go to jail? He was caught Robin a bank.
When the birdwatcher found a nest, he was egg-sighted!
Did you know ravens have 17 primary wing feathers, known as pinions? A crow has 16. So the difference between a crow and a raven is only a matter of a pinion.
The author, O. Henry, taught me about the value of the unexpected. He once wrote about the noise of flowers and the smell of birds - the birds were chickens and the flowers dried sunflowers rattling against a wall.
-Chuck Jones
There is nothing in which the birds differ more from man than the way in which they can build and yet leave a landscape as it was before.” - Robert Lynd
“If I had to choose, I would rather have birds than aeroplanes.” - Charles Lindbergh
Autumn Migration Month
Nearly seventy percent of the bird species in the United States migrate to survive. The reasons for migrating vary. Food: As summer crops are consumed, and less food is regionally available, birds know it is time to move on to areas that have more resources available. Offspring: Birds will not migrate until their offspring are mature enough to care for themselves or to begin their first migration journey. Temperature and climate: Cooler temperatures are another sign of the change of seasons.
Birds reach astonishing distances in their migrations. The truly long-distance migrants challenge believably. The Arctic Tern is the world’s champion long-distance migrant. Tracking studies have found the birds make annual journeys of about 44,100 miles. One tern flew from the Netherlands to Antarctica via New Zealand, for a one-year trip of 57,000 miles.
Some good bird watching spots in Colorado.
Belmar Park is a peaceful enclave in the center of town, at 132 rolling acres of natural grasslands and trees.
The High Line Canal intimately weaves in and out of the Denver metro area, accessible by foot or bike from a variety of neighborhoods . It begins at the mouth of Waterton Canyon.
Prospect Park located in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, is a welcome oasis of a variety of habitats to view many species of birds, regardless of the season.
Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge Located just 10 miles northeast of downtown Denver, you can step into nature and see the native wildlife that call the Refuge home. Bison, deer, raptors, songbirds, waterfowl, prairie dogs, and coyotes are just a few of the animals you will see on your visit.
Buena Vista Wildlife Area, Colorado large flocks of Sandhill cranes stop there at Fall and Spring migrations. A Crane Festival is well advertised to attract bird-watchers from all over.
Not All Birdies Play Golf
Why did Batman’s sidekick go to jail? He was caught Robin a bank.
When the birdwatcher found a nest, he was egg-sighted!
Did you know ravens have 17 primary wing feathers, known as pinions? A crow has 16. So the difference between a crow and a raven is only a matter of a pinion.