Boulder, April 11, Thursday was National Pet Week. Today, instead of Featured Dog Of The Day, let’s chat about “PETS.” Fido, the AboutBoulder Canine Mascot                    National Pet Day, celebrated on April 11th every year, is a heartwarming occasion dedicated to recognizing the joy and companionship that pets bring into our lives. It serves as a reminder of the love and loyalty our furry, feathered, or scaly friends provide and encourages pet adoption from shelters and rescue organizations. What’s NOT a pet. Some popular “pets” are... Read More

  Ruofus Sided Towhee                           pic Lenny Lensworth Frieling I think it is a rule of Boulder birding that cool birds have cool names. For example, the Rufus Sided Towhee.   (“roofus” for pronounciation). The Rufous-sided Towhee, now often referred to as the Eastern Towhee (Pipilo erythrophthalmus), is a striking bird known for its bold plumage and melodious calls. Males are especially conspicuous with their black upper parts and white bellies, separated by rufous flanks, giving them their name. Females have a similar pattern but are... Read More

pic Lenny Lensworth Frieling The Kingfisher speaks to Boulder and for itself. This seriously cute bird is a birdwatcher’s favorite. It’s easy to see why! Seeing a Kingfisher perched on a branch is truly Motivational, for Monday and for any other day. The Kingfisher, a captivating symbol of vibrancy and agility, belongs to the family Alcedinidae and is renowned for its dazzling plumage and expert fishing abilities. These birds are most commonly found near rivers, lakes, and coastal regions, making habitats rich in water their preferred domain. The Kingfisher’s distinctive features... Read More

Osprey While the Great Blue Heron seems at home in Southern Florida, it has always seemed to me to be a summer bird visiting Boulder. One of the Great Blues must have visited some years ago, and has forever returned. Niwot’s Curse in action! When Boulderites travel, which we do frequently, we take cameras! We visit nature preserves. We spread love from the Valley. And then, after a week or two, we are READY to come home to the Boulder Valley with “rolls” of pictures to process and share. Heads Up! The inveterate reporter blogger Lensworth is personally going on a warm climate... Read More

Wake Up, Then Look At This Picture. THEN With A Huge Grin, Face Friday!  Photo Lenny Lensworth Frieling More Boulder Magic is based on location when we look into the Denver Zoo. Easy drive, easy parking, reasonable prices, especially memberships on sale, and a slew of slivering slimy savvy sorts of animals from all over the world. With a focus on protecting the more threatened animal species, the habitats have been and are being built with the comfort and sanity of the animals in mind. Our Denver “guests” think that they are the audience and that we zoo visitors are the daily year... Read More

                                                                Layla Posing for a Portrait. Layla would speak to us, but if she does I’d have to pay her the higher “I’ve got lines” rate for actors! Ignore the picture. Ignore my clever text. WATCH THE VIDEO! My best efforts are fine, but Layla is funnier. I’d say she’s a ham, but then we’d look alike. I don’t want to compete with her for being cute because I would SO lose! Movie of Layla on her trapeze: layla trapeze IMG_1905 Boulder... Read More