Debi got Phlash when Debi was 8 years old, Phlash cost $0.25, and was about an inch and a quarter across. Debi has been in continuous companionship with Phlash since then. He is a member of the family for decades more than me!!! I consulted with chatGPT AI to see just how old that really […]

Every now and then Boulder, you get to witness something that reaches past the everyday and lands squarely in the category of unforgettable. Spending time with the crew at the Birds of Prey raptor rehabilitation center is one of those moments. And when the star of the day is a recovering eagle, held with calm […]

Boulder’s neighbor zoo includes the  two Abyssinian ground hornbills (Bucorvus abyssinicus). Here, on is grooming as the other is foraging or perhaps just enjoying the grooming. These large, terrestrial birds are native to north-central Africa.  They are among the largest hornbill species, known for their massive curved bills topped with a bony prominence called a casque.  […]

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With wildfires becoming an increasing threat in Colorado and neighboring states, it’s critical for Boulder residents to have a fire evacuation plan that prioritizes both people and pets. Pets are family, and with one in three Boulder households owning pets, it’s essential to prepare for their safety in times of crisis. This guide provides detailed […]

Urban wildlife is a treat in the yard! These raccoons are REALLY cute! Boulder Racoon Love! Remember When It Was Warm? We counted 3 kits, with only two at a time being visible. That challenged our count of “three.”  Then we saw three at once and were sure. Until we saw four. At once. THEN […]

Boulder Backyard has visitors of all types. The incoming winter brings a party of animals to the back yard. Keeping water, food, and shelter in the back yard makes for a welcoming animal environment for these local fauna. Boulder Backyard: Fattening For Winter Do I have a favorite in our Boulder Backyard? Definitely. ALL of […]

Young immature birds are referred to as “pinheads” for some types of birds. The Eastern Blue Jay, who appears in great numbers in our Lafayette yard, is a great example of  a “pinhead” when they are young and immature. This visitor is especially cute. You can see why they have the name “pinheads.” Their “jay […]

You read that title right! I stumbled on a picture I took yesterday of a winking Rocky Mountain Goat. Both eyes, as the second picture shows, are perfectly good eyes. This goat and I shared a moment. My new best friend, the winking  goat, has two perfectly good eyes. What I captured was in fact […]

Boulder’s near neighbor, the Denver Zoo, is always a treat. Today the fun was happening between a pair of Northern Ground Horn Bills. These two really liked each other! They are also known as Abyssinian ground horn bills. Listen, Do You Want To Know A Secret? Do You Promise Not To Tell…     Lenny […]