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How I Discovered Lichens
Nature provides such rich environments that my senses can't comprehend all of the details at once. Then, I actually <b>see</b> something for the first time and I get this real thrill of discovery. After that my curiousity takes over. Here's what happened when I discovered lichens.
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Winter on the Cache la Poudre River
Seasons greetings from the Cache la Poudre river on a pure, white winter morning.
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My Bear Stories
I've met a couple of Black Bears. We weren't really introduced, but we did sort of get in each other's space. This is what happened.
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Operation Osprey: Flight and Farewell
It was an exciting time when we opened the box and watched our ospreys learn to fly. This was what we had been waiting for!
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Operation Osprey: What a Bird!
Part one of a three-part series tells how I got involved with introducing some very interesting avian characters to Fort Collins, Colorado.
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Soon Spring
Winter is still holding on, but the signs are all pointing to Spring in Northern Colorado. According to the birds and the bravest flowers, It's Happening!
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Dreaming of a Lush, Mountain Meadow
There is a time between the spirit-lifting colors of October leaves and the white beauty of winter snow, when colors fade and darkness creeps up on me. To ward off the dreaded blahs, I spend some time dreaming of a lush mountain meadow.
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Operation Osprey: Ospreys in the Tower
Part two of a three-part series covers construction of a hacking tower, acquiring young ospreys, and watching their every move.
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Moose: Now Thriving in the Colorado Rockies
Moose were introduced to Colorado in 1978 and are thriving. I feel quite privileged to have had a few peaceful encounters with the largest member of the deer family. Here is some information about these wonderful, big animals and a couple of excellent links where you can learn more.
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My Snakes Are Awake!
Meet Silly Snake, a Plains Garter Snake, see how we met, and why I'm trying to keep this one and it's relatives living in my yard.

The Great Horned Owl
Here is a predator that glides on silent wings and most likely lives somewhere in your town. But what do you really know about the great horned owl?
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