Mountain Bird
@comountainbird.bsky.social
Public school science teacher. Father of two and now grandfather. Enjoys public lands, travel, climbing mountains, and birding. Written several books.
The fight for democracy continues in Colorado.
February 7, 2026 at 9:38 PM
The fight for democracy continues in Colorado.
Unlike the felon who just extorted another person's prize, she was a nominee. To call her out after the revolting behavior or the maga wing of the court is pathetically absurd hypocricy. thehill.com/homenews/sen...
GOP senator calls for probe into Ketanji Brown Jackson attending Grammys
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) called for an investigation Thursday into Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson for attending the Grammy Awards, where various artists criticized Immigration a…
thehill.com
February 7, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Unlike the felon who just extorted another person's prize, she was a nominee. To call her out after the revolting behavior or the maga wing of the court is pathetically absurd hypocricy. thehill.com/homenews/sen...
Revolting... Right beside Mara Lago should be the location for the first of these reactors. www.npr.org/2026/02/02/n...
The Trump Administration exempts new nuclear reactors from environmental review
The announcement comes just days after NPR revealed the administration had secretly rewritten safety and environmental standards.
www.npr.org
February 2, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Revolting... Right beside Mara Lago should be the location for the first of these reactors. www.npr.org/2026/02/02/n...
So sad... this is one of the most amazing places in the East. wildernesswatch.substack.com/p/the-nation...
The National Park Service has failed to keep the promise of a wild Cumberland Island
Speak up for the Cumberland Island Wilderness by February 21
wildernesswatch.substack.com
February 2, 2026 at 1:22 PM
So sad... this is one of the most amazing places in the East. wildernesswatch.substack.com/p/the-nation...
Some potential good news as energy suppliers and the Sierra Club agree that there is not an energy emergency in Colorado that trump says forces a coal fired power plant to remain open against the desires of just about all interested parties. cleantechnica.com/2026/01/31/f...
Fighting Back: Utilities Challenge Coal Power Plant Emergency
Two major utilities are protesting a federal order requiring them to operate the Craig Unit 1 coal power plant in Colorado.
cleantechnica.com
February 1, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Some potential good news as energy suppliers and the Sierra Club agree that there is not an energy emergency in Colorado that trump says forces a coal fired power plant to remain open against the desires of just about all interested parties. cleantechnica.com/2026/01/31/f...
Standing up to ice in Colorado.
January 31, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Standing up to ice in Colorado.
Lady Liberty weeping at the Superior protest against fascism today.
January 24, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Lady Liberty weeping at the Superior protest against fascism today.
Colorado stands united with Minnesota after the events of the past few weeks and today's murder.
January 24, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Colorado stands united with Minnesota after the events of the past few weeks and today's murder.
Although NOAA has received some funding, NCAR, one of the World's premier research facilities, is facing potential destruction because a pathetic man is mad that a sychophant of his who committed voter fraud on his behalf is in jail.
January 19, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Although NOAA has received some funding, NCAR, one of the World's premier research facilities, is facing potential destruction because a pathetic man is mad that a sychophant of his who committed voter fraud on his behalf is in jail.
Took a hike on a day to remember the great Martin Luther King Jr.
January 19, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Took a hike on a day to remember the great Martin Luther King Jr.
Protest in Superior Colorado, January 17th. Chilly day but there were about 50 patriotic Americans there.
January 17, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Protest in Superior Colorado, January 17th. Chilly day but there were about 50 patriotic Americans there.
Sign in solidarity with Greenland and in support of the massive protests against trump and his threat to annex Greenland and destroy NATO.
January 17, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Sign in solidarity with Greenland and in support of the massive protests against trump and his threat to annex Greenland and destroy NATO.
This bill destroys NATO and essentially makes the United States into a terrorist state as I see it. Please call Congressional leaders and tell them to vigorously oppose this. www.axios.com/2026/01/12/t...
House Republican introduces bill to let Trump annex Greenland
The bill would authorize Trump to take "such steps as may be necessary" to take control of the island territory.
www.axios.com
January 13, 2026 at 1:59 PM
This bill destroys NATO and essentially makes the United States into a terrorist state as I see it. Please call Congressional leaders and tell them to vigorously oppose this. www.axios.com/2026/01/12/t...
Over 260 people showed up to rally against fascism today in Superior, Colorado today. Here's one of the signs.
January 10, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Over 260 people showed up to rally against fascism today in Superior, Colorado today. Here's one of the signs.
I'm deeply disappointed in our apparently spineless governor. thehill.com/homenews/sta...
Colorado governor considering clemency for Tina Peters
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) on Friday said he’s considering granting Tina Peters clemency, after she was jailed for her role in an election security breach. “She got a sentence that was harsh. It…
thehill.com
January 10, 2026 at 4:01 PM
I'm deeply disappointed in our apparently spineless governor. thehill.com/homenews/sta...
The felon again breaks the law and the First Ammendment's guarantee of free speech while simultaneously trying to gut the park service. Disgusting. gearjunkie.com/outdoor/nati...
National Park Pass 'Stickergate': Creative Workarounds Find New Ways of Covering Controversial Redesign
Not a fan of the new national park pass design? Several artists have proposed creative solutions, despite pushback from the Trump administration.
gearjunkie.com
January 10, 2026 at 3:43 PM
The felon again breaks the law and the First Ammendment's guarantee of free speech while simultaneously trying to gut the park service. Disgusting. gearjunkie.com/outdoor/nati...
About 60 patriotic Americans took to the streets in Superior, Colorado today.
January 3, 2026 at 9:09 PM
About 60 patriotic Americans took to the streets in Superior, Colorado today.
The administration is trying to destroy our beloved parks, presumably as an excuse to privatize them. This is shameful. www.thetravel.com/nps-superint...
NPS Superintendent Asks Uncomfortable Question U.S. Government Won't Answer About The Future Of National Parks
One NPS superintendent is warning that the agency is heading in the wrong direction.
www.thetravel.com
December 30, 2025 at 3:59 PM
The administration is trying to destroy our beloved parks, presumably as an excuse to privatize them. This is shameful. www.thetravel.com/nps-superint...
Another day celebrating democracy in Superior, Colorado. (Every Saturday from 11 to 1.)
December 28, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Another day celebrating democracy in Superior, Colorado. (Every Saturday from 11 to 1.)
I commend the munitions for taking the right and moral stand against this illegal act by the Kennwdy Center Board. Thank you all! apnews.com/article/kenn...
Kennedy Center criticizes musician who canceled performance after Trump name added to building
The president of the Kennedy Center is criticizing musician Chuck Redd for canceling a Christmas Eve performance.
apnews.com
December 27, 2025 at 12:29 AM
I commend the munitions for taking the right and moral stand against this illegal act by the Kennwdy Center Board. Thank you all! apnews.com/article/kenn...
Went an a hike in 60 degree weather. The photo is NCAR, one of the World's top sites for atmospheric research. The site has been targeted for destruction by trump. With that said, winter weather has fundamentally changed here and NCAR is performing a vital national security function modeling how.
December 23, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Went an a hike in 60 degree weather. The photo is NCAR, one of the World's top sites for atmospheric research. The site has been targeted for destruction by trump. With that said, winter weather has fundamentally changed here and NCAR is performing a vital national security function modeling how.
Not in the US, but some good news. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
December 21, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Not in the US, but some good news. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
Looks like the administration is attempting to dismantle wildlife refuges. www.fws.gov/policy-libra...
Requirements and Expectations – Review of the National Wildlife Refuge System and National Fish Hatchery System | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Sec. 1 What is the background and purpose of this Order? a. The National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) and National Fish Hatchery System (NFHS) are national treasures providing wildlife habitat for th...
www.fws.gov
December 21, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Looks like the administration is attempting to dismantle wildlife refuges. www.fws.gov/policy-libra...
Over a thousand people show up in support of NCAR and science in Bolder, Colorado, today.
December 20, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Over a thousand people show up in support of NCAR and science in Bolder, Colorado, today.
Protester at the Boulder rally supporting NCAR and science in Boulder, today.
December 20, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Protester at the Boulder rally supporting NCAR and science in Boulder, today.