I needed more time away from the bustle of the city so drove out to the Cathy Fromme Prairie Area for a walk. This short grass prairie was established because of the large prairie dog community and the support it provided for coyotes, raptors and rattlesnakes. This area has never seen a plow so it remains in a pre-settlement state. They built a nice covered observatory allowing visitors to see hawks and eagles. The birds are amazing with my favorite being the Western Meadowlark and its song. A sad part was the city deciding to poison off the prairie dog community due to disease. Never the less its always a place to find a connection to the natural world for me.
2 Comments
Tom Dills
The soft light and nice colors only hint at the peace I’m sure you found there, Monte. I love the fact that you have beautiful views and landscapes all around you, and not just the mountains.
Monte Stevens
I do have some wonderful nature areas close by to visit and move from the busyness of the city. I am able to hear traffic noise unless I walk into the center of the prairie.