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Each Spring and Fall, migratory birds, which make up 70% of terrestrial birds, travel between their wintering and non-wintering grounds. 80% of these billions of travelers take to the sky at night, navigating by the stars, the earth’s rhythms and magnetism, and casting silhouettes across the moon. They fly most frequently between 11PM and 3AM, when their gentle feet alight on the next stop towards their destination.
As the snow blankets sidewalks, forests, and meadows, the world gets a little quieter, a little colder. Many animals, like bears, have descended into their dens for hibernation, while buzzing insects have gone dormant for the season. Humans, too, feel the slowing and the softening. We stoke fires, cook warming foods, and observe the glisten
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Did you know that there is a 125 year relationship between birds and Christmas? Although birds have been associated with the holiday for an even longer time, cue the “Twelve Days of Christmas” song, we are talking about the Christmas Bird Count! The CBC not only has us see turtle doves, swans, and geese, but
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Discover our custom cedar Bluebird Boxes, providing cozy homes for bluebirds and other species while supporting Denver Audubon’s conservation efforts. Crafted by Audubon Volunteer Curt Frankenfeld, these durable birdhouses are ideal for various species and available for $35 each. Email info@denveraudubon.org to order and make a difference in avian conservation today! More about boxes: Birdhouses
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