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The official account of Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)
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We’re back for another Track Tuesday. Quick on their feet and with sharp hearing and smell, this bushy-tailed critter is right at home pursuing small birds and mammals in the meadows and forests across Colorado (or in this case taking a quick break to roll in the snow).
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In recognition of President's Day, state offices are closed today, Feb. 16. Some state parks' visitor centers or campground offices may be open. Be sure to call ahead before visiting ⬇️
cpw.state.co.us
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife headquarters is located at 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216.
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The 2026 Big Game Brochure is here 🦌 See what’s new, brush up on what you need to know & prepare for the primary draw this spring. Start planning today: https://t.co/0HThndI2qi
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Signs you're getting older? No, these are signs you just know about the finer things in life. - Appreciating an old comfy fishing chair 🎣 - Carrying a pocket-sized guide to Colorado birds (+ binoculars) 📖 - Finding a bench with just the right view 🏔️
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The correct answer is a white-tailed ptarmigan! These birds go through a dramatic plumage change, going from mottled grey/brown in the warmer months to a snowy white in the winter. They also have feathers down their legs/feet, which helps they stay warm in their alpine home.
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Track Tuesday is here again! This animal is excellent at avoiding the limelight, has a special way of staying warm from head-to-toe, and seeing one means you’ve put some miles (and treeline) behind you. There is no size reference for this week’s tracks.
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Tonight’s listening session in Colorado Springs is canceled.
Indigenous & American Indian community members, we want to hear from you. Help shape the future of Colorado’s state parks by attending a listening session near you this January and February. Learn more here: https://t.co/FQaWEyZpuX
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We love that seahawks are trending today because we also love to........SEE hawks.
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Starting owl-t the weekend right!
🦉 Going into the weekend on a high note after this wildlife rehab success story! Check out this little owl we rescued near Crestone back on Dec. 21. It’s a Northern Saw-whet owl, one of the smallest owl species found in Colorado.
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Colorado tautonyms (pronounced tah-toe-nim): - (Alces alces) moose - (Bison bison) bison - (Gulo gulo) wolverine - (Mephitis mephitis) striped skunk - (Vulpes vulpes) red fox - (Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus) Yellow-headed blackbird Note: These names don’t include subspecies.
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Ever find you repeat yourself? If you’re referring to an animal by its scientific name when you do that, it’s called a tautonym (use that fun fact at your next wildlife-themed party, trust us). CO is actually home to a few of these species (or will be in the future):
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BIRDS We spent 3 hours at Barr Lake State Park last week and saw 18 different bird species! With fewer leaves on the trees and many birds overwintering or passing through our state, wintertime is a great time to spot bald eagles, waterfowl, and many more birds 👀
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These tracks were made by a common raven! Found in CO year-round, these omnivores are often seen eating carrion & have a wingspan of 40-50 inches. Thanks for all the guesses, be sure to tune in next week for another Track Tuesday!
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