Red-winged Black Birds Call This Natural Area Home

If you visit this natural area, you will hear and see red-winged blackbirds in the cattails. These birds, and the plants and vegetation they rely on, are prominent features of this new natural area. Their calls and bright flashes of red are signs of a healthy wetland and a place where wildlife can thrive.

To help tell this story, the City of Greeley partnered with the University of Northern Colorado to film a short video at Hunters Cove Natural Area. The video showcases red-winged blackbirds, biodiversity and why protecting natural areas matters for both wildlife and people.

Biodiversity means having a wide variety of plants and animals living together in harmony. When wetlands and native vegetation are protected, they create homes for birds, support scientific research and offer opportunities for learning and discovery right in our own backyards.

Watch the video to learn more about red-winged blackbirds, biodiversity and how partnerships like this help care for Greeley’s natural areas:
https://youtu.be/Y9aSL6oNkTA

As part of our Name This Natural Area project, we invite you to think about what makes this place special. The birds, the vegetation and moments in nature all help shape its identity and its name.