This January, after the sun sets and the gloom gathers, cast your eyes to the southeast to watch the mighty stars of Orion rise majestically over the horizon.
It was a crisp, sparkling morning, with our always enthusiastic, knowledgeable group.
A Great Horned Owl sat in a canyon alcove and opened wide its beak. We could see its tongue and red, cavernous mouth. Was this a yawn?
Learn about what is going on with BERT, Hwy 36 wildlife crossings, Lefthand Canyon OHV Area, NoCo Place, COTREX, the North Foothills Bikeway, and the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan.
Thanks to the generous releases of warm suds from the Coors Brewing factory, Clear Creek below Golden does not freeze over in winter. Hooded Mergansers, goldeneyes, shovelers, and other wild ducks gather close to the public trail, allowing for unusually close viewing.
Data collected at banding stations have greatly increased our understanding of migratory routes and timings, species’ range limits, average lifespans, and how all these life-history characteristics may be changing over time.
Photo of Meredith showing students a banded bird.
Applications accepted for the Boulder County Audubon scholarships to attend the Coastal Maine Bird Studies for Teens Program at Hog Island from June 15-20, 2025.
Discover the fun of observing birds and other natural wonders with knowledgeable Lafayette bird watchers.
Photo credit: Snow Goose, multiple photographers credited at the bottom of the BCAS Regional Birds photo gallery webpage.
Discover the fun of observing birds and other natural wonders with knowledgeable Lafayette bird watchers.
Photo credit: American Tree Sparrow by Kevin Smith..