August 2024 – Ranger Ramblings

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

We observed many trees that had been chewed and knocked over, and with the recent snow even some beaver track!

For local owl enthusiast Olivia Abeyta-Maestas, who had donned an owl-themed hat for the evening, it was an unforgettable moment.

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.

“Christian has learned and grown from his experiences and has a greater appreciation of nature and the world around him.” — Grandma Pamela

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