Author Archives: Roger

Loveland Pass

Posted on August 25, 2018 by Roger

I drove the two hours to Loveland Pass west of Denver to look for White-tailed Ptarmigan, which have been seen there consistently throughout this year. I arrived a bit after 8:00 am and spent five hours hiking around at 11,900 … Continue reading →

Posted in Wildlife | Comments Off on Loveland Pass

Lifer #501 — Mew Gull

Posted on August 19, 2018 by Roger

larus (rapacious seabird, gull) canus (gray) Sunday, August 19, 2018 — 2:00 p.m. Cherry Creek State Park, Colorado It doesn’t get a lot easier than this. Last night I saw a Colorado birding page on Facebook that somebody found a … Continue reading →

Posted in Wildlife | Comments Off on Lifer #501 — Mew Gull

Colorado Springs Sky Sox vs. Nashville Sounds

Posted on August 11, 2018 by Roger

I wasn’t overly thrilled with my Sky Sox experiences last season. After two weather-related cancellations and two dull games, I wasn’t planning on going back. But then our church  planned an outing, and we thought it might be a good … Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball | Comments Off on Colorado Springs Sky Sox vs. Nashville Sounds

On Melons and Roadrunners

Posted on August 5, 2018 by Roger

The Arkansas River Valley, where it cuts through the plains of southeastern Colorado, is known for melons. The farms are clustered around the small town of Rocky Ford. During late summer, Rocky Ford melons are available all over the state. … Continue reading →

Posted in Colorado | Comments Off on On Melons and Roadrunners

On Barn Owls and Yoga

Posted on August 4, 2018 by Roger

For the past week or so, birders have been reporting a Barn Owl nest at Red Rocks Park, west of Denver. Red Rocks is primarily a concert venue built into a group of sandstone rock formations in the foothills, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Colorado | Comments Off on On Barn Owls and Yoga