Our Photographer of the Month, Gwen Dordick and her hiking partner Lundie Guerard were in familiar territory at Brainard Lake. They are both photographers in this blog. From the parking lot to Pawnee Pass, 3000feet, 915 meters, above the parking lot. They are quite familiar with Long Lake, Brainard Lake, Isabelle, and the others passed […]

Angry Bird! Brancher Starling Rescued From Water A Little Too Deep!  pic Debi Dodge This Boulder Brancher Starling was bathing with a parent. It got in over its head and had to be rescued with a dustpan. Then it was a tad displeased as it shook itself dry. Angry Bird! The Starling is not a […]

Our Photographer of the Month, Gwen Dordick, caught this amazing picture of discovery. The Eagle is there if you look. Its head is easiest to find and to use as a signpost for the rest of the magnificent bird.                                                pic Gwen Dordick

The reintroduction of wolves in Colorado has been a contentious and complex issue, marked by a delicate balance between ecological restoration and human interests, particularly those of ranchers. After being extirpated from the state in the 1940s, gray wolves were officially reintroduced in Colorado following a 2020 voter-approved initiative, aiming to restore this apex predator […]

Sometimes the pictures speak for themselves. Words are superfluous! Educationally, discussing pollen, pollinators, honey bees, and more, while important and interesting, are perhaps less important than the visual images alone. I see these bee pics as falling in that category. Honey bees are essential pollinators, playing a critical role in the ecosystem and agriculture. These […]

In Boulder even a baby bunny stops to admire the Spring Flowers! This little guy is about five inches, 13 centimeters, end-to-end. While the flowers are beautiful, the bunny is  almost as cute as it gets. Our own babies are about the only thing cuter! Lenny Lensworth Frieling (pics by Lensworth) Shared Knowledge Is Power!

Please meet Mrs. Claus of Boulder County and Donner. Michelle Grimes is a Professional Mrs. Santa Claus! Donner is a Method Actor Gone Overboard In His Role Michelle Grimes is a professional Mrs. Claus. Having been trained by the best of the Claus trainers, and adding her decades of acting and teaching experience, she brings […]

Boulderites love our dogs! Good news is you don’t have to leave your pup behind on your next adventure!! Just remember, Boulder County requires that dogs have a ‘voice and sight’ control tag to go off-leash. Here is our list of the top 3 dog-friendly hikes: Royal Arch Trail – This moderate 3 mile out-and-back […]

Boulder‘s Rufous-sided Towhee, now more commonly known as the Eastern Towhee (Pipilo erythrophthalmus), is a striking bird species within the American sparrow family (Passerellidae). This bird is particularly noted for its unique appearance and melodious song, making it a fascinating subject of study for ornithologists and bird watchers alike. How many images of this sparrow-family […]

When Zamboni, our loved Boulder cat, was seven years old, we found her barely responsive laying on a landing of the main stairway. Her breath had a sweet odor. She was, we learned, diabetic. We found her in a state of diabetic ketoacidosis. Diabetic Ketoacidosis, or DKA is a result of uncontrolled diabetes, can be […]