Post Independent Citizen Telegram

Colorado winter bird migration carries increased risk of avian flu exposure to wildlife, domestic animals

As migrating bird populations begin to travel through Colorado during late fall and winter, Colorado Parks and Wildlife expects an increase in wild birds infected with highly pathogenic avian ...
Post Independent Citizen Telegram

Colorado’s winter birds are ‘extraordinary survivors’ that grow ‘snowshoes,’ build snow caves and stash thousands of seeds

Winters in the Colorado Rocky Mountains can be long and formidable. Before the snow flies, thousands of birds migrate each fall to escape the cold. Mary Harris, the chair of the Roaring Fork Audubon, ...

Birds and bees, bugs and buds: Unusually warm winter in Colorado Springs awakens nature early

A few weeks ago, Colorado Springs resident Daniela Waddell experienced a hummingbird sighting in the Northgate neighborhood. She couldn’t believe it. “I was shocked. It seems way too soon.” February ...
Colorado Public Radio

Colorado gets federal approval for new 10-year wildlife conservation plan

Colorado’s latest roadmap for protecting its most vulnerable wildlife, the State Wildlife Action Plan from Colorado Parks and Wildlife, received federal approval this month. “To be eligible for State ...