Have you ever watched a bird feeder and seen two birds fight over a position at the feeder or a big bird like crow or jay arrive and scare away the smaller song birds? If you have, you’re witnessing..
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“Crikey, Mate!” - an enthusiastic expression heard in households throughout the world from the mid-late 90s and the early 2000s was more than a phrase to describe Steve Irwin’s excitement when..
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With Valentine’s Day just passed, love is in the air and what better time is there to dive into the fascinating world of animal pheromones. Pheromones are chemical scent molecules released by a..
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As the morning sun rises over the rocky horizon, you find yourself cuddled up with your family. Mom, Dad, and siblings all stretch into the new day, but you being the baby of the family get a few..
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As Earth’s most predominant feature in the night sky, the Moon has fascinated people for centuries. Throughout history, humans have spent their nights looking up into the sky and observing the Moon's..
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Whether you are visiting or living here in Eagle County, it does not take long to understand the need to be prepared in the outdoors for quick and sometimes extreme changes in the weather. A key..
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If you spend time outdoors in the wintertime, you are very likely to encounter the wonders of snow. As you look around, it’s easy to see all of the trees and other large plants that are present above..
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As of the beginning of January the snowpack depth in the Upper Colorado Headwaters, which includes Eagle County, is 126% of average for this time of year . If you are a local snow slider, you are..
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What's the largest tree you've ever seen? Maybe you have traveled to see the sequoias and redwoods in California. Maybe you found yourself in Sunderland, Massachusetts and found the Buttonball tree,..
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Happy New Year! Yet again, we have made it through the holiday season. A time for family, friends, celebration, and for many, alcohol. Humans are no stranger to the fermentation process as we have..
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Most people have heard the legend of the yeti or abominable snowman, but could a real life version exist? Although the yeti is a mythical creature, there is a unique animal that could be considered..
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At first glance, it may seem that nature hides during the winter under the piles of snow that we receive here in the mountains. Many of us are ready to cozy up on the couch with a cup of cocoa after..
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