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Flock to Marion

10,000 Birds

This is a cruise like no other, full of scientific lectures, over forty guides spread out on deck, bird-themed parties, and a lights-off mandate to protect birds at night. The marine protected area status was designated in 2013. The seal hunters accidentally introduced mice to Marion, as was the case for many islands around the world.

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A Merganser Trifecta!

10,000 Birds

Now, Common Mergansers are common breeders here on the Front Range and Colorado mountain streams, so we are used to seeing them regularly. Hooded Mergansers however, are local breeders and can’t always be found so readily. This is where they are truly effective and amazing hunters. Protection from predators?

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