Ann Cooper
Dragonflies are dainty, but deadly, as they dart over ponds and clearings on the hunt for prey. How can they fail to catch the eye with such shimmering rainbow colors? You can now learn about dragonflies of the Colorado Front Range from this beautiful and colorful  112-page publication of the Boulder County Nature Association.

Janet R. Chu and Stephen R. Jones

This user-friendly book focuses on 100 frequently seen species from the Wyoming border to Pueblo. Easily identify butterflies using over 120 striking color photos of individuals in their natural setting, and clear descriptions of both males and females. Each entry also includes that species’ habitat and life cycle, the caterpillar’s host plants, and look-alike butterflies. The introduction includes tips on where to find butterflies, how to get close to them, and what we can do to attract them to our gardens and preserve their sensitive habitats.  Available in print and eBook format. 

Boulder County Nature Association

This entrancing CD presents bird songs recorded in eight Front Range ecosystems from the prairie to the alpine tundra. There are no human sounds on the 54‐minute CD, so it can be used for meditation and relaxation, for learning individual songs, or for providing pleasing natural background sounds. A 12‐page insert identifies each song and includes fascinating tidbits about how and why the birds sing.

Stephen R. Jones and Shelley Schlender

Covering more than 20,000 square miles, the Nebraska Sandhills comprise the largest remaining expanse of native prairie in North America. From trumpeting sandhill cranes and booming prairie-chickens in early spring to dramatic thunderstorms and wailing screech-owls in late summer, these recordings capture the wild beauty of this breathtaking landscape. This 48-minute, non-narrated CD is perfect for meditation or relaxation, and a four-page insert helps listeners identify songs of more than 35 native bird species.

Stephen R. Jones with illustrations by Linda Mahoney

This pdf book describes each of the 12 owl species that occur in Boulder County, with species descriptions and information about nesting and locations where they are sometimes found.