Tag: birding
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The overlooked side of Lake Pueblo: 40-plus miles of sprawling trails through a geologic wonderland
PUEBLO • The late-morning sun is rising, boats are revving up, stand-up paddleboarders are pushing out, and beach-day tents are popping up in a classic scene of Colorado summer. This is the popular scene at Lake Pueblo. But there’s another side of the state park — a more “overlooked” side, says local outdoor enthusiast Maggie…
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Bird Call: Colorado Springs raptor expert to speak about owls at Colorado bird festival
An unusual interaction with a bird is often one way a bird lover is born. For Debbie Barnes- Shankster, it was the black-capped chickadee that alighted on her hand when she was 6 to steal seeds a farmer had poured into her open paw. “I was immediately charmed,” she said. “I’ve loved chickadees since then.”…
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LIFE | Birding at Prospect Lake
Prospect Lake is the perfect place to admire waterfowl in Colorado Springs. (Video by Katie Klann)
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Counting the Birds
Birders gathered at Fountain Creek Regional Park for the annual Winter Bird Count. (Video by Katie Klann)