The meadow still lies in the shadow of a mountain on this early July morning and when I notice a shape gliding across it, my first thought is that it belongs to a jogger. But another glance shows a fast-approaching tall and dark outline and I realize my error. I lift my binoculars to my … Continue reading Apparition
“Home” for the birds I’m about to introduce to you does not technically include Colorado, based on the range map from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. But range maps only show the typical distribution of a species and every rule has its exceptions. I don’t know about you, but the saying “exceptions confirm/prove the rule” … Continue reading Anybody Home?
When I asked about your favorite display in my Art on the Streets 2024 post two weeks ago, “Colorado Butterflies” by Ian Stewart garnered the most votes. This did not come as a surprise, as it is a magnificent mural and as many (most?) people tend to be enthralled by these beautifully winged creatures. One … Continue reading Can Never Have Too Many Butterflies
With the creation of Kane Ranch Open Space in March 2022, El Paso County added an opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts to explore prairie habitat in the eastern half of the county—only a limited number of area parks offer a similar experience. Kane Ranch Open Space is located around 15 miles southeast of Colorado Springs and … Continue reading Kane Ranch Open Space
One of the immediately obvious features of downtown Colorado Springs is its public art. Similar to other American communities, suburban spread in the 1970s and 1980s resulted in a lackluster city center. This dilemma was addressed in the early 1990s when the city council adopted an action plan that led to the formation in 1997 … Continue reading Art on the Streets 2024
