Colorado's Backyard Wildlife: A Natural History, Ecology, & Action Guide to Front Range Urban Wildlife

by Carol Ann Moorhead

Introduces a variety of animals and habitats that exist along Colorado's Front Range. Ages 12 and up.

Genres: Nature

133 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1991

Reviews

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Doing some research, and this was a great primer. Moorhead wrote it for use in schools, and I could see how it would be appropriate for interested middle- or high-school students. That said, it was a survey of ecological basics and how those basics align with Colorado's different ecosystems, especially its fauna. Much of this was familiar, but it was useful, specific, and broad at the same time. Beautiful illustrations. A bit dated (1992!) but still painfully appropriate, esp. regarding human influence within and upon ecosystems and even climate change.

[Ted Manahan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good introduction, aimed at middle school or high school students.

[Bradley Jarvis · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Colorado's Backyard Wildlife" is an excellent introduction to the animals that inhabit the urban corridor of Colorado's Front Range, where I live. It is concise and reader-friendly, aimed at a broad audience that includes high school students and adults. The author expertly weaves together human and natural history along with life stories of common species and a broad ecological context for what we see around us.

As a novice naturalist, I found this book particularly helpful as an easy field guide to local wildlife. With chapters organized by season, it reminded me of some of the better books on backyard astronomy which I devoured as a young adult. I highly recommend this book for both residents and people thinking of moving to the area who are curious about our non-human neighbors.