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Paul Simon

Posted on May 30, 2018 by Roger

We went with friends to see Paul Simon’s one-night stop in Colorado on his farewell tour. The concert was at Fiddler’s Green in the south Denver suburbs. Our seats were in the center but well up from the stage. Still, … Continue reading →

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Million Dollar Highway

Posted on May 28, 2018 by Roger

On Monday we drove home from Durango. We headed north through the mountains, near the route we took on the train the day before. We stopped briefly in Silverton. The road was stunning, and the views went on for more … Continue reading →

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Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

Posted on May 27, 2018 by Roger

Friends were in town for Memorial Day Weekend, so we decided to do something fun. We headed to Durango and rode the old narrow-gauge train from there to Silverton and back. We were supposed to leave Durango Sunday morning at … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Flycatchers

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Roger

I am creeping every closer to my long-sought goal of 500 birds on my life list. In pursuit of that goal, I have made a list of species that (1) I haven’t seen and (2) I have a good chance … Continue reading →

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Reptile-Amphibian #28 — (Western) Coachwhip

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Roger

masticophis flagellum (testaceus) Monday, May 21, 2018 — 11:20 am Cheyenne County, Colorado — County Road 9 After seeing the Golden-crowned Warbler, we continued south on the dirt road. We’d gone just a couple miles when I spotted a large … Continue reading →

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