Ponderosa Loop Trail temporarily closed
The Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds, Inc. | July 22, 2007
The Ponderosa Loop Trail will be temporarily closed for repairs, beginning Monday, July 23. Repairs should take about a week.
Filling a Niche: Linkhart Studies Elusive Owls
The Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds, Inc. | July 2, 2007
Friday night’s flammulated owl (“flam”) seminar, taught by Colorado College biology professor Brian D. Linkhart, was a success. This seminar provided an unusual opportunity for the participants to see active and unusually in-depth scientific research, as well as the chance to see a shy and unusual species up close.
Species Spotlight: Mountain Bluebird
The Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds, Inc. | June 12, 2007
At this time of year you may hear the loud cheeping of baby mountain bluebirds (Sialia currucoides) from a nest near the administration building, or catch sight of the bright blue plumage of the male. This is a great time of the year to observe mountain bluebirds, as the adults are extremely active hunting insects to feed their constantly-hungry young. Keep your eyes open for that flash of blue around the Visitor Center and on the trails!
Spring wildlife sightings
The Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds, Inc. | April 4, 2007
Although the plants are still brown in the Florissant valley, spring is a great time to visit the Monument. Cool, sunny weather is perfect for hiking, and many animals are emerging from winter rest, including the Richardson’s ground squirrel (which looks like a small prairie dog) and the black, tassel-eared Abert’s squirrel. Rodents venturing aboveground also means increased raptor activity. Red-tailed hawks are the most common raptor at the park, but as summer approaches you might see golden eagles as well.
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