Tale Feathers: Summer 2025

In this debut episode of the Tale Feathers mini-series, Eva Lark takes flight into a heartfelt and wonder-filled journey through the birds and birding joys of summer 2025 in Boulder County.

Blending the soothing soundscape of Hall Ranch’s Antelope Trailhead with personal storytelling, Eva shares her moving “spark bird” moment and reads a poem by Emily Dickinson. She highlights surprising bird behaviors, like tipsy robins feasting on fermented berries, and marvels at the elegance of the osprey, our local "fish hawk."

Along the way, Eva offers gems for curious birders and nature lovers alike, from the national rise in birdwatching to local hotspots like Lagerman Reservoir and the mesmerizing Osprey Cam.

Eva closes the episode with a look ahead to what autumn holds in Boulder County’s skies and fields. Whether you're a lifelong birder or just curious about the creatures in your backyard, this short and sweet episode invites you to pause, listen, and fall in love with birds all over again.

Featured Resources:
USFWS Report on Birdwatching in America (https://www.fws.gov/story/2024-12/bir...)
TEDx Talk: Why Bird Song Is More Than Beautiful (   • Rewire your brain with birdsong | Maryjane...  )
eBird – Track and Report Bird Sightings (https://ebird.org)
Spark Bird Stories – Share Your Moment (https://www.spark-bird.org)
Boulder County Osprey Cam (https://bouldercounty.gov/open-space/...)
Lagerman Reservoir – Birding Hotspot (https://bouldercounty.gov/open-space/...)
Parks & Open Space Event Calendar (https://discover.bouldercounty.gov)
Birds in the Spotlight:
Arctic Tern (https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/A...)
American Avocet (https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/A...)
American Robin (https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/A...)
Osprey (https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/O...)
Winter Warblers of South Florida (https://www.stlucieaudubon.org/hart-b...)

Original music, including the theme song and all transitional pieces, was composed and performed by Tim Ostdiek.

Episode Chapters: Conservation Easements Explained
00:00 – Introduction
01:38 – Bird soundscape & Bird Sit
05:22 – Spark bird stories
11:18 – Meet Your Neighbor
17:38 – Notable Sightings
25:21 – On the Horizon