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He is a much loved, often photographed and greatly watched resident of Westminster, Colorado. He has lived near the Legacy Golf Course for at least eight years and raised a successful brood each year. His mate is a normal colored Red Tailed Hawk. He is an albinistic (partial albino) Red Tailed Hawk.
On April 19, of [...]
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Each May I find myself looking out for certain wondrous visitors to our little lake: Great White Pelicans come to feast on any fish they can find. With a 9.5 foot wingspan, they remind me most of sailboats floating on the wind, or gliding on the water. When a squadron of pelicans descends to the [...]
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On April 3, 2008, we were invited to attend a special event at Colorado’s State Capital. Our Governor Bill Ritter signed a document to extend the protection of Bald Eagles in Colorado. The Federal Government is de-listing the Bald Eagle from the protection as an endangered species, which could be detrimental for the species. [...]
Continue reading Extending the Protection of Bald Eagles in Colorado
A few weeks ago we received a call from the Denver International Airport about a juvenile Great Horned Owl on the runway. The thought of a beaten-up owl on a runway was not very encouraging and I was very concerned about his condition.
When “Jet” arrived I realized what a lucky bird this was. [...]
Continue reading Christmas Newsletter 2007
Thrift store robbed
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In a season of unprecedented winter snow storms …
Continue reading Winter Blues
There are magic moments in life that mean more than days and even years combined, …
Continue reading Christmas 2006
Shrek, the Shrike …
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As the year comes to an end 450 birds have been admitted
Continue reading Year End Update 2005
This is the season to be thankful to all of you who contributed to our cause. Your donations mean more than ever because …
Continue reading Winter Newsletter 2005