April 2023 – Ranger Ramblings

Recent snowfall had provided a surge of moisture for the moss to absorb, leaving the north-facing wall of the canyon lush and green.

While many aspects of nature slow down in the colder months, we can still observe the many creatures that are still out and about.

After we fed and monitored the little owlets for a few days, we moved them out to their new and temporary home.

NWDC Raptor Center Director Diana Miller drew a beautiful red-tailed hawk out from a portable carrier and held it up for all to see.

On Wednesday morning, we met our campers at the River Campus before heading to Lake Pueblo Archery Range to practice shooting archery.

After two days of single digit and sub-zero temperatures, a dedicated group of birding enthusiasts got outside on December 24th.