For the Love of Birds; Birding Festivals, Trails, Art, and Lodging in Colorado
(firmenpresse) - DENVER, CO -- (Marketwired) -- 01/15/15 -- Valentine's Day romance rules the month of February, and if you think love is "for the birds," then what better month to discover 's love of birds? With reduced foliage during winter months, birds are easier to spot. While it would take a lifetime to see all 493 bird species that call Colorado home, there are over 20 annual birding festivals and events to get you started.
With over recorded in the state, birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts flock to Colorado to marvel at its diverse flora and fauna. All you need is a and a pair of binoculars to spy hummingbirds or flashy Western Tanagers, search for an Osprey nest, witness Bald Eagles on their migration, view Lesser Prairie Chickens in their leks or Burrowing Owls in prairie dog colonies. Can you spot Colorado's state bird -- the Lark Bunting? Learn how to blend into the natural surroundings and other tips to increase your opportunities.
The is a major public and private initiative linking outdoor recreation sites to a network of bird and wildlife watching locations and archaeological features. The network consists of 40 trails with over 800 sites prime for exploration and viewing Colorado's birds and watchable wildlife. Take a guided bird walk on a , snowshoe a winter birding trail, explore a nature center or visit Colorado's seven National Wildlife Refuges or a wetland habitat.
Whether it's a , a bed and breakfast or a on the grasslands, avid bird-watchers and nature enthusiasts will enjoy an overnight stay in one of Colorado's peaceful bird-centric locations.
Most birding are established around a species' flamboyant mating rituals. Colorado is home to over 20 unique birding festivals and events that showcase a variety of species like the Karval Mountain Plover Festival and the Mesa Verde Birding Festival. Bird counts and festivals bring communities together in celebration and provide prime viewing opportunities.
From pencil sketching to painting, explore your birding interest through the arts. Participate in workshops that teach the fine brush strokes of wings, take a that captures birds in their natural habitat, discover on location and artist-in-residence programs at a preserve.
Several of Colorado's vintners share a secret passion for birds. Named after the gripping foot of a raptor, is a tribute to the owner's skill and passion for falconry. A visit to the grounds of may reveal Osprey, Great Horned Owls and the noble Bald Eagle. And, if you want to talk about the birds and the bees, visit the or for honey-based wines and bourbon.
When your Colorado visit comes to an end, here's something to keep your memories alive in your own backyard: find the perfect bird feeder or make your own . Colorado harvested grains in birdseed blends are available at birding shops, feed stores and co ops. Sunflower seeds attract the widest variety of birds, while white millet is favored among ground-feeding birds.
Colorado is a four-season destination offering unparalleled adventure and recreation, a thriving arts scene, a rich cultural heritage, flavorful cuisine, and renowned ski resorts. Breathtaking scenic landscape boasts natural hot springs, headwaters of seven major rivers, peaceful lakes, 11 national parks/monuments, and 58 mountains that top 14,000 feet. . Colorado .
Anne Klein
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Datum: 15.01.2015 - 15:52 Uhr
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