Ants take wing!
By Jennifer Macke Right now is a good time to observe winged ants. In summer, mostly from late June through early August, […]
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There’s always something happening outdoors on the Pajarito Plateau!
Bird of the Week – The Spotted Towhee
By Bob Walker The Spotted Towhee (Pipilo maculatus) is one of our most common Los Alamos County birds, and it
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Bird of the Week – The Black-headed Grosbeak
By Bob Walker Many Los Alamos birdwatchers have been seeing Black-headed Grosbeaks (Pheucticus melanocephalus) during this spring migration season. Perhaps
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For the Birds or the Bears?
The warm weather is a great time to watch the birds at our feeders. But on occasion, we also attract other
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Where to Go for Wildflowers?
By Craig Martin That question comes in every day and the answer is: anywhere! It is a rather spectacular spring
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Bird of the Week – The Red Crossbill
By Bob Walker We have seen quite a few Red Crossbills (Loxia curvirostra) in Los Alamos County this winter and
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Bird of the Week – The Western Tanager
By Bob Walker The Western Tanager (Piranga ludoviciana) is our harbinger of spring in Los Alamos, and right now is
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Buttercups and Dandelions, A Celebration of Wildflowers
by Teralene Foxx Buttercups, dandelions, and other wildflowers symbolize beauty, peace, love, happiness, and the amazing intricacies of the
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Bird of the Week – The Northern Flicker
By Bob Walker The Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) is a colorful member of the woodpecker family. Local residents are often
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