Mile High City

 I spent this past weekend in Denver with my husband Al. He has a work conference that lasts through Wednesday and two older daughters agreed to stay home with Maggie, so I got to go.

We had some gorgeous blue sky when you could find it.

Barnes and Noble - look what i found. Julie Zickfoose's new book The Bluebird Effect. The books were all squished, so I liberated one for all too see. Much better.

There are birds to enjoy even in the midst of the city. This nice lady was feeding these pigeons and the purple cab gentleman was watching as he waited for a customer.

There were some really pretty birds in this flock.

This fella with the orange wings was my favorite. Bold fella, too.

I found some magnificent trees in Civic Center Park - look at this beauty - I think it is a locust.

Lots of ground work happening at the park - check out this magnificent oak - well magnificent for the west anyhow. It was glorious.

A peek at the state capitol building.

Some fun architecture.

Giant, scary Bathroom People.

Citified Buffalo looking for the prairie.

 I went into this store - what a step back in time! Great traditional western wear, some really fancy stuff!

Down at the train station I snapped this shot just as a crow was flying past the clock - see his shadow?

It was a nice weekend. Al and I had some quality time and very nice meals together. When I was not walking around, I had the privilege of sequestering myself in a nice motel room and reading.

And I saw Robot Mike.

Birding the Big Thompson Bird Walk Series

Again this year I’ll be leading a series of bird walks; Birding The Big Thompson – here in Loveland, CO.

All walks are free, please bring a friend, dress for the weather and let’s have fun! We’ll probably be out 2-4 hours depending on how birdy it is.

After each walk those that want to will be meeting at The Coffee Tree 422 E 4th street for a cup and a chat.

Here is the planned schedule, walks typically on the 3rd Saturday.

March 24th, 8:00 a.m. Big Thompson Ponds
April 21st, 8:00 a.m. Simpson Ponds – off County Road 9E
May 26th, 7:30 a.m. Meet at Railroad Dr/Fairgrounds park – bird east to 287.
June 16th, 7:00 a.m. Meet at Railroad Dr/Fairgrounds park – bird west to 1st Street.
July 21st, 7:00 a.m. Meet at the 1st Street parking lot by the hockey rink, bird west to Wilson.
August 18th, 7:00 a.m. Meet at Namaqua Park, bird the park and nearby areas – picnic at the park?
September 15th, 7:30 a.m. Meet and bird at Morey Wildlife Reserve.
October 20th, 8:00 a.m. Meet and bird at Vienstenz-Smith Park.