Spring Migration of Waterfowl
25 Apr 2014
Although winter is not quite over in the high country, hints of spring usually begin showing themselves in early April,...
Category: Wildlife
Moose Return to Blue Valley Ranch
15 Apr 2014
The moose (Alces alces) often return to Blue Valley Ranch in late winter, around mid-March, but sometimes we notice the...
Bald Eagles in 2014
10 Mar 2014
When most people hear of migratory birds, they think of flocks of waterfowl flying south for the winter and songbirds...
Otter Tracks on the Ice
24 Feb 2014
River otters (Lontra canadensis) are difficult to catch out on the open as they are very shy animals and are...
CO SH 9 Safety Project Poster Presentation
10 Feb 2014
The 2014 annual meeting of the Colorado Chapter of The Wildlife Society was held in Fort Collins this past week...
Double Crested Cormorants
12 Nov 2013
The fall migration brings many species of birds through Middle Park and Blue Valley Ranch, and while the ranch’s development...
The Highway 9 Safety Project is Approved!
18 Oct 2013
“Lives will be saved. Thank you to everyone who made this happen.” The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has selected...
Sandhill Cranes on Blue Valley Ranch
20 Sep 2013
For the last 20 years, Blue Valley Ranch has worked to restore existing and create new wetlands, particularly along the...
Juvenile Red-tailed Hawk
25 Aug 2013
Spring and early summer are some of the best times for birding, but late summer is a good time to...
The Highway 9 Safety Project Passes a Major Funding Hurdle
28 Jun 2013
“Northwest Colorado is one big step closer to a safer Highway 9” Travelers of State Highway 9 between Green Mtn...