We have an Impact on Ecosystems, but Not in a Good Way
Ecosystems are biological communities which consist of many organisms interacting in a specific physical environment. Humans are often considered the non-native species with the greatest impact on our environment. We make an impact locally, but also globally. Many of those global impacts can be...
Raptors
Text and Photos by Rick Spitzer,
For the Eagle County Wildlife Roundtable
Humans have had a reverence for raptors since the beginning of time. Native Americans took note of the majestic appearance of raptors and admired their hunting skills. Many Native Americans used talons and feathers...
Decline of Birds In Our Environment
Text and Photos by Rick Spitzer,
For the Eagle County Wildlife Roundtable
Many people have noticed a decline in the number of birds in the environment in Eagle County. Others see a decline at their feeders. There are not as many ducks in the ponds as in past years, and the forest seems...
Be The Change, Save A Life
Text by Jacci McKenna
All photos by Rick Spitzer, except as noted.
For the Eagle County Wildlife Roundtable
Eagle County: State of Wildlife
Text by Kathryn Middleton
Photos by Rick Spitzer,
For the Eagle County Wildlife Roundtable
Eagle County’s state of wildlife and wildlife populations are directly correlated to the health of our environment. Over the years, expanded recreation and land development have impacted the...
Living Our Values: Respect Wildlife
This article is from the Eagle County Community Wildlife Roundtable.
Text by Jacci McKenna
Photographs by Rick Spitzer (except as noted.)
Living Our Values: Respect Wildlife – What Does That Mean? Several weeks ago the Eagle Brush Creek Pavilion parking lot was filled with cars. The...
Introducing the Eagle County Community Wildlife Roundtable
Text and photos by Rick Spitzer For the Eagle County Wildlife Roundtable.
The wildlife in Eagle County relies on three basic needs: food, water and shelter. But that is being too simplistic. The needs wildlife has for survival is exceptionally complex, often more than we understand. Many...
Wildlife Survey
This article is from the Eagle County Community Wildlife Roundtable. Text by Michael Browning Photographs by Rick Spitzer (except as noted.)
RECENT SURVEY SHOWS STRONG SUPPORT FOR WILDLIFE IN EAGLE COUNTY Local wildlife advocates often claim in public meetings, letters to the editor,...
Bears Are Waking from Hibernation
This article is from the Eagle County Community Wildlife Roundtable.
Photographs by Rick Spitzer (except as noted.)
We are approaching mid-March and black bears will be waking up from hibernation. Females may have from 1-4 cubs or yearlings that come out of the den with them. Up to 5...
Are We Loving It To Death?
Perhaps you have noticed that it seems that there are more people recreating in the outdoors then at any time in the past. Parking lots and trailheads are full of cars and in some situations, cars are parked along the roadways because the lots are full. There is a backup at times at boat launches...
Bears - We are the problem!
This article is from the Eagle County Community Wildlife Roundtable.
text and Photographs by Rick Spitzer (except as noted.)
Wildlife Has The Right of Way
Sharing the trails, etiquette, and safety. Have you ever noticed the number of different wildlife and human-made tracks on our recreational trails on our public lands? Did you notice deer and elk tracks, or question whether you saw a coyote or fox paw print mixed in with human footprints, bike...