Tag: Winter Bird Count
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Weekend things to do around Colorado Springs and beyond: Dinosaur events, Orchid Showcase, Bird Count, Swan Lake
FRIDAY-SUNDAY A dinosaur weekend for sure. On Friday a program for the mature audience will introduce the rare Theio, the Garden of the Gods Dinosaur. Park Guide Jennifer shares “more of a mystery story than in-depth science lecture.” Theio is not a famous dinosaur but he has a wonderful developing story and he was here.…
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What to know about the upcoming Christmas Bird Count
For more than 100 years, teams of naturalists have ventured out into the wilderness around Christmastime to note each discernible squawk and every recognizable coat of feathers. Known as the Christmas Bird Count, this national winter tradition has helped keep a record of bird populations around the U.S. since 1900. Here in Colorado Springs, the…