October 3, 2024

Immerse Yourself in the Birds and Botany of Prairie Song

As the seasons shift in Windsor, Colorado, Prairie Song comes alive with the sounds of birds, insects, and wildlife, particularly around Birdsong Park. Prairie Song offers a rich tapestry of natural beauty to explore for avid and amateur birders and nature lovers of all kinds. 

Meet the Birds of Windsor and Prairie Song

Windsor is home to an impressive variety of bird species, many of which can be found in and around Prairie Song. Here are some unique local birds to keep an eye (and ear) out for:

  • American White Pelican: Most people associate these large, fish-eating birds with coastal locales, but they can often be seen on Windsor Lake. They usually migrate to the area in May and most of them depart back south by the end of October — though some hang around through the winter. Fun fact: the pelican can hold three gallons of water in its stretchy throat pouch! 
  • Western Meadowlark: A staple of the Windsor prairies, the Western Meadowlark has a bright yellow chest, but it’s more well-known for its sweet, flute-like tune that fills the air during fall.
  • Mountain Bluebird: Colorado’s state bird, the Mountain Bluebird, is a vivid splash of sky blue against golden fields. These small, insect-eating birds are often spotted perched on fence posts or flitting around open meadows.
  • Hooded Merganser: Notable for their broad, rounded crown of head feathers, the Hooded Merganser is a showy bird that likes quiet, calm waters like that of Windsor Lake. 

Native Plants That Shape the Landscape

In addition to the rich birdlife, Prairie Song is home to a variety of native plants that support and enhance the local ecosystem. 

  • Blue Grama Grass: This drought-resistant, low-growing grass provides habitat for ground-nesting birds and insects while adding to the open, expansive feel of Prairie Song’s grasslands.
  • Rocky Mountain Penstemon: Easily identified by its tall spikes of vibrant purple flowers, this native wildflower is a favorite among pollinators, particularly bees and butterflies. It thrives in dry, sunny locales and adds color to the brown landscape of fall. 
  • Rabbitbrush: Another popular pollinator plant that attracts insects and butterflies, rabbitbrush is a hardy shrub with bright yellow blooms that grows naturally all around the Colorado plains of this region. 

Heed Nature’s Call with a New Home in Windsor’s Prairie Song

Birdsong Park in Prairie Song is aptly named: it’s a place to come sit still and listen, if that’s what nature calls you to do. The combination of diverse birdlife and native plants at Prairie Song makes this park an ideal destination for birdwatchers and nature lovers alike. And we have to mention the play structures that mimic oversized birdhouses for your little squawkers to run and jump and play. Plus, the landscaped berms and winding trails around the park offer a serene stroll not far from home.

Prairie Song is a community that’s designed for these moments, where you’re invited to heed the call of the natural world and immerse yourself in its sights, sounds, and energy. It’s a beautiful way to live — and it’s waiting for you at Prairie Song. Discover more ways to experience nature with our interactive map. Then, find the new home that calls your name by three well-respected home builders in Windsor.