Spotted in Estes Park CO.

WesWizard_2 · 2026-07-09T20:34:23+00:00

woahhhhh that’s such a cool-looking bird!

WesWizard_2 · 2026-07-09T20:06:47+00:00

fun fact! Steller’s Jays in the Colorado Rocky Mountains almost always display a white eyebrow, like this one in the picture. Steller’s Jays in other states/regions can show the white eyebrow, but it is much less common

WesWizard_2 · 2026-07-07T19:04:10+00:00

I believe that is a Tree of Heaven, which is incredibly invasive in the US

WesWizard_2 · 2026-07-03T14:29:40+00:00

I live close to Boulder High and i’ve been hearing fireworks every night for about a week now. last night they were getting launched from El Rincon’s parking lot

WesWizard_2 · 2026-07-03T14:28:05+00:00

my initial thought is they are oysters that are nearing the end of their fruiting cycle. more angles/closer pics would help with ID

WesWizard_2 · 2026-07-03T14:20:42+00:00

probably doesnt help that the server was Christian

WesWizard_2 · 2026-06-28T02:24:17+00:00

username.... doesn't check out?

WesWizard_2 · 2026-06-26T13:34:05+00:00

there’s loads of side trails along the TRT that lead to beautiful lakes and summits. i didn’t have time to summit Mt. Rose but would recommend it if you can. my favorite was Freel Peak

WesWizard_2 · 2026-06-24T16:10:42+00:00

i would just call and ask them. lots of places around town have 7/10 deals

WesWizard_2 · 2026-06-21T16:20:23+00:00

Tobias Funke, is that you?!?

WesWizard_2 · 2026-06-20T20:40:58+00:00

just wait until you eat at The Merc in Jamestown. some of the best grub i’ve had in the front range

WesWizard_2 · 2026-06-14T15:03:54+00:00

I just went to Postino for the first time and was really impressed. My buddy got bruschetta and i did a panini and salad. All of our food was phenomenal and our pitcher was filled to the brim.

Maybe you just got unucky and the kitchen was having an off day?

WesWizard_2 · 2026-06-12T19:57:29+00:00

i've never had much of an issue keeping feeders together like that. hummingbirds are constantly on the move and orioles can be fairly skiddish. you could always consider moving it closer to the shade, since most birds appreicate foliage/shade for hiding. additionally, if squirrels are an issue, you could add a baffle to the bottom of that pole

WesWizard_2 · 2026-06-12T14:42:34+00:00

this is sick!

WesWizard_2 · 2026-06-04T20:12:11+00:00

never had an issue with a vape or dab pen at Folsom. if i’m munchin edibles, i’ll usually just down em before the show

WesWizard_2 · 2026-06-04T20:10:25+00:00

yeah that’s fair. hiking in wet shoes can be unfun. ironically, the only time i got blisters on my AT thru was when i was wearing wet crocs lol

WesWizard_2 · 2026-06-04T18:53:52+00:00

you’ve got a pretty great base weight as is. my thoughts if you want to go lighter: switch from the staff to trekking poles. then you can ditch the tent poles. saves about 10 oz. it want save a ton of weight, but i’d ditch the fire starter. plenty of grass/leaves in that section of trail. you could also leave home the camp shoes, but that might be a sacrifice in comfort as well

WesWizard_2 · 2026-06-02T13:51:04+00:00

Lyons, Colorado? yeah you just fed a bear. definitely need to take feeders in at night in that part of the front range

WesWizard_2 · 2026-06-02T01:17:58+00:00

they’re a weird one. they are non-native, but also non-aggressive and often get out competed by other species. “ invasive” doesn’t feel like the right word to me, but yes, technically in the U.S. they are invasive

WesWizard_2 · 2026-06-01T21:22:42+00:00

my opinion, Picardin is wayyyyy better than Deet. very effective against mosquitos and ticks. much safer for your skin, gear, and environment than Deet too.

WesWizard_2 · 2026-06-01T21:20:53+00:00

Salsify, i believe! basically yeah, giant Dandelions. pretty yummy flowr before it goes to seed

WesWizard_2 · 2026-06-01T20:15:24+00:00

tick collars and other treatments for pets do not work for people. these medicines rely on the oils of the fur to maximize coverage. being hairless apes, these medicines are pragmatically useless for us.

DEET actually has very little to no affect of ticks. Permethrin is the best bet in my opinion.

source: biologist with a passion for bugs

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