Category Archives: Nature and the Outdoors

February Birds

Posted on February 1, 2022 by Roger

A Fox Sparrow has been hanging out at Clear Spring Ranch for the past couple weeks. Everybody and their mother has been there to see it. The one time I tried, there were so many birders that not much of … Continue reading →

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Birding in a Random Yard

Posted on January 31, 2022 by Roger

With the possibility that we may move before next winter, I am very aware that this year may be my last opportunity to see some western birds. With that in mind, and with no interest in spending another day in … Continue reading →

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Manitou Incline

Posted on November 24, 2021 by Roger

I’ve been aware of the Incline since we moved to Colorado. Almost everyone I talked to had hiked it at least once. I figured it was something I needed to do sometime, but I hadn’t gotten around to it. I … Continue reading →

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A Week in Arkansas

Posted on October 28, 2021 by Roger

The family rented a house on Petit Jean Mountain in central Arkansas for a week. On our way down, we stopped in Oklahoma City at The American Pigeon Museum. There were three rooms — one on pigeon breeds, one on … Continue reading →

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Reptile/Amphibian #34 — Woodhouse’s Toad

Posted on August 28, 2021 by Roger

anaxyrus woodhousi Saturday, August 28, 10:50 am Chatfield State Park, Colorado I birded at a couple places in the park in the morning. There were birds around, but nothing spectacular. The day was heating up, and I was headed back … Continue reading →

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