The state bird of New Jersey, Iowa, and Washington, this charming little finch is a welcome and frequent visitor to feeders where it primarily eats sunflower and nyjer. Goldfinches frequently congregate with Common Redpolls and Pine Siskins. Males in the spring are brilliant yellow, shiny black, and partly white. All winter birds, including females, are […]

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Flickers can be attracted by placing peanut hearts or sunflower seeds on a platform, the ground, or a large hopper feeder. They prefer to forage on the ground, which is why ground feeders are best. When insects are scarce, flickers can survive on any type of suet. Males call, drum, and display a variety of […]

In the West, the male Lazuli Bunting lights up dry brushy hillsides, thickets, and gardens with flashes of blue and orange, like a lapis gemstone. He stands on bushes and sings his squeaky, jumbled song to defend his territory. The softly colored female is usually close by, balancing on tiny stems to reach seeds and […]

Until recently, I have always sought the safety of traveling as a group. I rarely hiked alone, rarely drove anywhere over two hours away without a buddy, and would end up sitting at home if no friends had the day off. I love adventuring with others, there is nothing like sharing a sunset with close […]

Colorado is known for its diverse wildlife, which includes several species of fox. Visitors and residents of the state may be able to see various types of foxes, including red foxes, gray foxes, swift foxes, and kit foxes. These foxes have distinct characteristics that allow them to survive and thrive in a variety of environments. […]

Western Tanager males are bright yellow and black, with orange-red heads. The majority of the plumage is yellow, with dark tails and two wing-bars on each wing. The dark markings on mature males are solid black, while females and juveniles have gray to brown markings. Each wing of a male has one white and one […]