Class Pet Update

Good news!  The class pet is on its way!  I still can't give you an estimated time of arrival, but I can tell you that it will be sooner rather than later.  I'm going to combine our order with the Discovery Science Center's.

As a side note, car rides are a great way to look for some of our Colorado birds.  There is not a trip that goes by that I don't see some kind of neat raptor.  

Red-tailed Hawks can be seen near the top of large cottonwood trees and utility posts along the side of open country roads.  They can be identified by a dark belly band across a pale chest, a "V" shape that outlines the shoulders of their wings, and of course a red tail.

American Kestrels are usually seen on telephone lines, doing a characteristic tail "flick."  These awesome birds have light grey wings and a dark mustache.

If you see a bird or other animal and are not sure of its identity, look for identifying characteristics (color, shape, anything unique) and consult a field guide or ask me.  With practice, you'll be able to identify most anything on sight!

-Mr. Freeman