Birds

On a recent morning, local naturalist Rebecca Weiss led a small group of amatuer birders through the frozen cattails near the John Denver Sanctuary in…

Bird watchers worldwide say they're hearing more birds lately. That's partly true; according to ornithologists, less ambient noise due to COVID-19…

For centuries, humans’ relationship with animals has been related to use and utility. Scientists are now delving into more complex understanding of our…

Several current and upcoming art exhibitions in the Roaring Fork Valley are focused on the work of female artists. In Aspen, the Bird’s Nest Gallery has…

On Tuesday at 6, Alice McDermott kicks off the Winter Words series, hosted by Aspen Words at Paepcke Auditorium.Wednesday the Aspen Chapel Gallery’s…

July in Aspen is peak tourist season. As part of a monthly series on Roaring Fork wildlife, Elizabeth Stewart-Severy checked in on some visitors from the…

John Marzluff is a professor of wildlife science at the University of Washington. He is in the valley this week to talk about his research on birds’…

The National Audubon Society has been overseeing Christmas Bird Counts for 117 years - the longest running citizen science program in the world. The local…

Backyard bird feeders are especially popular and well-attended when the snow is deep. Birds spend the majority of their waking hours in the search for…

Last week, under a gorgeous full moon on a cloudless night, a group of Roaring Fork Valley residents braved the cold to try and catch a glimpse of owls.…