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...