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CONTENTS
Spring 2017
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30 from the
PUBLISHER Welcome to the Spring 2017 issue of Spotlight® Magazine!
features
20 A BACKYARD
FOR THE BIRDS
Tips for creating a welcoming wild bird habitat in your backyard.
HOW TO ATTRACT WILD BIRDS TO YOUR YARD
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30 23 AMAZING ADVENTURES
FOR COLORADO KIDS
departments
Unique and rich experiences for day trips with the youngsters.
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As the weather warms and the days grow longer your thoughts may be turning to landscaping projects. Our feature on attracting wild birds may be just the inspiration you need for your own backyard oasis. For family adventures that only Colorado can offer, check out the 23 Amazing Adventures for Colorado Kids. Our Tequila Grilled Shrimp is a great way to kick off the grilling season, and our new recipe department, Sweet Spot, features a S’mores Ice Cream Birthday Pie that is a great twist on family birthday celebrations. Our advertisers make this magazine possible, and I hope you’ll be sure to tell them that you “saw them in the Spotlight®!”
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A BACKYARD FOR THE
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Coloradoans have a strong passion for our beautiful state and for the eclectic wildlife that call it home. Perhaps that is why birding is a popular hobby for many in the area. While venturing on hiking trails or heading into the mountains can lead to the sighting of exotic birds, you can also attract wild birds to your very own backyard.
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cott Menough, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop of Denver, says there are many benefits to this. For starters, building homes for humans can displace native birds, but creating a welcoming space in your backyard can create a new wild bird habitat for them. This can also lead to healthier birds in our environment. Menough points to a recent study that observed wild birds for three years, and reports showed a consistent pattern of overall health for birds where supplemental feeders were available. The birds had increased antioxidant levels, reduced stress levels, improved body condition index scores, strong immune systems, and more rapid feather growth. The study also reconfirmed that these feeders don’t create a dependency among free-living birds but simply provide supplemental food. Besides helping birds, Menough says it’s beneficial to humans to reduce stress by returning to nature. Birding is an inexpensive hobby that can easily be enjoyed on an evening after work. In addition to the enjoyment and entertainment it can offer, it’s great source for nature education, for both kids and life-long learners. “Learning about wild birds, ecosystems, species interactions, and animal behavior is unlimited when we attract birds to our yard,” Menough says. Colorado has more birds identified than any other non-border and non-coastal state with more than 500 birds species found within our borders. Some common local species you can attract include, House Finch, Black-capped Chickadee, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Dark-eyed Junco, Bushtit, American Robin, Downy Woodpecker, Mourning Dove, House Sparrow, White-breasted Nuthatch, Broadtailed Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird, Eurasian Collared-dove, and Northern Flicker.
How to Get Started Creating your own backyard wildlife habitat isn’t hard at all. It’s a hobby for all knowledge levels, since you don’t need to know the names of the birds to enjoy them visiting your yard. There are four essential elements: food, water, cover and shelter, and a safe place to raise young. Food is provided by feeders and plantings, water is provided with bird baths and water landscape features, and cover along with a safe place for young comes from trees, shrubs, and bird houses.
How to Choose the Best Food When choosing food, Menough notes that quality is important. Opt for seed blends designed for Colorado birds that have no filler seeds and no shells. These “nowaste” blends attract birds that eat at different levels, both at ground or above. Plus, the no-waste food is less likely to cause weeds to grow under the feeder or leave shell litter that needs to be cleaned up. Filler seeds, such as milo, wheat, oats, and canary grass seeds, end up being more expensive since so much is not eaten and wasted. Menough also suggests bird food that is high in fat and protein. You might be tempted to reach for a slice of bread to feed birds, but Menough adds that since bread is mostly carbohydrates, it requires more energy for birds to acquire, more necessary water intake, and they’ll have to eat twice as much carbohydrates as fats and proteins to get the same energy benefit to keep those little metabolic engines going.
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Colorado may be one of the best places to be a kid. Our state offers unique and rich experiences from beaches to alligators (in Colorado!) to natural wonders. What follows is a definitive guide you’ll want to have handy all year long when planning day trips with youngsters.
Colorado Gators Reptile Park That’s right. Alligators, over-sized pythons, tortoises, iguanas, and more can be found in Mosca, Colorado in Alamosa County. It’s a bit of a drive from Denver, so consider combining the trip to the Colorado Gators Reptile Park with a side outing to The Great Sand Dunes National Park. Information: www.coloradogators.com
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The Great Sand Dunes National Park The tallest sand dunes in North America, a trip here allows you to experience outdoor diversity including hiking, sand sledding, wading in Medano Creek and if you’re lucky, spotting wildlife. Information: www. nps.gov/Grsa
Buffalo Bill’s Grave and and Lookout Mountain Nature Center The Lookout Mountain destination via Golden to the nature center and grave of Buffalo Bill offers important Colorado history and hands on activities. A return via I-70 allows you to stop and see the Buffalo Herd Nature Preserve on exit 254. Information: www.buffalobill.org
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Does holding a live, furry tarantula the size of a peach appeal to you? Rosie the tarantula is popular with youngsters and grandparents alike. What’s more is the venue is home to over 5,000 animals including 1,600 butterflies flitting around the onsite tropical rainforest. Information: www.butterflies.org
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Children’s Museum Joy Outdoor Adventure Park With summer camps and cooking classes, this 60,000 square foot outdoor play space at Denver’s Marsico campus includes water features, climbing, and tunnel systems to channel all that kid energy. Information: www.mychildsmuseum.org
Dinosaur Ridge Exciting guided shuttle tours and indoor exhibits, Dinosaur Ridge doesn’t disappoint. The famed Dinosaur Ridge is a segment of the Dakota Hogback in the Morrison Fossil Area National Landmark located in Jefferson County near the town of Morrison. Information: www.dinoridge.org
CU Boulder Fiske Planetarium Ideal for elementary and middle-school age students and older. Full dome shows, laser and liquid events, concerts and more are offered year-round. Information: www.colorado.edu/ fiske/schedule
Roller Skating Retro fun for families. Skate City in Westminster (and elsewhere) has Parents-Skate-Free Saturday mornings, family nights and STEM educational learning experiences. Information: www. skatecitycolorado.com/
Downtown Petting Zoo & Train Ride During the summer months at the small area directly in front of the Denver Aquarium is a petting zoo, mini train ride, and carousel. It’s a big hit with children and parents. Information: www. aquariumrestaurants.com
Inside the Orchestra An experience like no other. Tiny Tots is an enthralling 45-minute performance created to introduce kids ages 6-years old and under to orchestral music – by immersing them alongside a 30+ piece professional orchestra. Information: www.insidetheorchestra.org/ tiny-tots/
A Visit to Santa in the North Pole Home to Santa’s workshop near Colorado Springs, the North Pole is a Christmasthemed family amusement park. Featuring a Ferris wheel, carousel, and lots of familyfriendly rides, kids can even visit with Santa. Information: www. northpolecolorado.com Continued on page 33 >> Spring 2017 | Spotlight® Magazine
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Finding time to celebrate family moments is always sweeter with a delicious ice cream dessert.
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30 Chocolate wafer cookies
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Pinch of salt
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Remove pie from pan and transfer to platter. Return pie to freezer. 5. In large bowl, using electric hand mixer on medium-high speed, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add sugar and beat for about 5 minutes, or until firm glossy peaks form. 6. Using large spoon, dollop meringue onto pie and spread decoratively, making sure no ice cream is exposed. Using kitchen blowtorch, torch meringue until browned all over. 7. Freeze pie for about 30 minutes, or until meringue has stiffened. Decorate with lit birthday candles, if desired. Slice and serve immediately.
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