Birding & Beers: 4 Noses Brewing Company
4 Noses Brewing Company is located in Broomfield, Colorado, just east of the Rocky Mountain foothills. The family-owned brewery features an open, lively taproom, a spacious patio, and a rotating selection of taps that regularly include lagers, ales, porters, and stouts. The brewery was founded in 2014 by the Bibliowicz family: brothers Tommy and David, […]
Simply Having a Wonderful Christmas… Bird Count Time!
A Tradition Worth Joining Every winter, tucked between holiday errands, extra layers, and unpredictable weather, birders across North America take part in one of the continent’s oldest and most enjoyable traditions. The Christmas Bird Count is part citizen science, part social outing, and part perfectly valid excuse to spend a day watching birds—no matter […]
What Early Signs Are Revealing About the 2026 Monarch Season
If you’ve been waiting for the right year to experience the monarch migration in Mexico, 2026 is shaping up to be something truly special. The 2025 season brought a wave of hopeful news—something we don’t often get in conservation—and everything indicates a memorable overwintering season ahead. Even though the monarchs got a late start in […]
5 Things I Love about Colombia
Colombia has a way of sneaking into your heart, even if you’re just visiting for a few days or a few weeks. I’ve traveled there twice in the past year, and each trip left me more captivated than the last. As a naturalist guide, I spend my days immersed in nature and wildlife, but Colombia […]
Ever Seen a Green Jay? Why South Texas Should Be on Your Nature Travel List
A backyard in Texas recently became the epicenter of birding news when the first naturally occurring hybrid between a blue jay and a green jay was spotted near San Antonio. See photos and read more here → The discovery surprised many—especially those who didn’t even realize a bird called a green jay existed. But […]
Birding & Beers: Elevation Beer Company
Elevation Beer Company is in Poncha Springs, Colorado, just outside Salida. It was founded thirteen years ago by four friends: Christian Koch, Carlin Walsh, Sheila Bustamante, and Xandy Bustamante. Two of them are Chaffee County natives. The idea for the brewery began on a cool Colorado summer evening during a barbecue. The friends realized they all […]
The Colorado Tarantula Migration: Where, When, and How to See It
It’s almost September, which means one of Colorado’s most fascinating wildlife events is about to begin—the so-called Colorado tarantula migration. Every fall, hundreds of people head to the prairies of southeast Colorado hoping to witness large brown tarantulas walking across the grasslands. Here’s the catch: it’s not technically a migration. What visitors are actually seeing […]
A Week of Wonder in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a place where the boundaries between nature and observer blur, where hummingbirds land on your shoulder and sloths seem to smile down from the trees. For a group of nine travelers from Wild Birds Unlimited, many experiencing the American tropics for the very first time, this was a journey rich in discovery, […]
What Is Your Spark Bird?
In the language of birders, a “spark bird” is the species that first stirs a deep and lasting fascination with birds and the natural world. It is often a quietly transformative encounter, a moment when something previously unnoticed takes on extraordinary significance. For many, this first spark leads to a lifelong pursuit—sometimes a career, sometimes […]
Birding & Beers: Cheyenne’s Blue Raven Brewery
In the heart of downtown Cheyenne, Wyoming, where Victorian architecture meets wide-open skies, you’ll find Blue Raven Brewery, tucked inside the storied Corson House, a Queen Anne cottage built in 1883. Though the name is new, the spirit of the place runs deep. When Danielmark’s Brewing Company announced its closure, a loyal regular and two […]