Bird Migration Routes
Every year, bird migrate north to south following traditional migration routes, many of which pass straight through the heart of our ranches.
The Cottonwood
In the words of Willa Cather–at Ranchlands, we feel like the cottonwood is “bound up with our lives”.
Spring 2019 Bird Banding Recap
The spring banding season of 2019 marked the 20th year of banding birds at Chico Basin Ranch.
Explore the Insect Night Life at Chico Basin Ranch
Our friends at Mile High Bug Club in Colorado Springs invite you to join them in a quest for beautiful […]
Sunburns & Swifties
When I was tasked with finding and photographing some of the resident swift foxes at Chico Basin Ranch, I suspected that I would be spending a lot of time doing my best to be patient, and my suspicions were confirmed.
Elk Encounters
Wildlife biologist Wes Larson, also known as Griz Kid for his frequent work with bears, spent some time at the Zapata tracking down and photographing a few of the ranch’s most iconic wildlife species.
Prickly Plants and Parched Prairie: A Love Story
Some may wonder how the Chico manages to harbor such diverse wildlife in such an arid climate. We must nod […]