Category Archives: Nature and the Outdoors

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 →

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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 →

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Quandary Peak

Posted on July 28, 2018 by Roger

Quandary Peak (Summit County) — 14,265 feet — So named by miners who could not identify ore found on the mountain. My friend and coworker organized a hike up this 14er for anyone who wanted to go. I met some … Continue reading →

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Lifer #500 – Black Swift

Posted on July 26, 2018 by Roger

cypseloides (from cypselus, swift, and oides, resembling) niger (black, dark colored) Thursday, July 26, 2018 – 7:50 am Colorado City, Colorado – Beckwith Reservoir Black Swifts are hard to find. They nest on the West Coast on ocean cliffs and … Continue reading →

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Crested Butte

Posted on July 20, 2018 by Roger

The area around Crested Butte is world famous for its variety and quantity of wildflowers. There’s a festival every summer, which we wanted no part of. We arranged to visit the weekend after. We weren’t the only ones with that … Continue reading →

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