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I spy with my little eye
WITH A LITTLE LUCK AND a keen eye, you’ll spot some of this region’s endemic species. For the big ones, head up the Cache la Poudre Canyon or to Rocky Mountain National Park. Look for all these and others at our local natural areas, open spaces and public lands. Find bird and wildlife guides at the downtown visitor center.
HABITATS Natural areas in and around Fort Collins support abundant wildlife. Grasslands, riverways and lakes, forested mountain areas, and arid habitats each support populations unique to that particular environment. If you’re here to see critters and birds, check out several areas.
SAFETY FOR YOU AND THE WILDLIFE
o Ruby Throated Hummingbird
o Great Blue Heron o Bald Eagle
Wild animals are, well, wild and unpredictable and can be dangerous. Forget the selfie with the moose or the prairie dog. It’s stressful for them and could get you injured. While driving, be alert, especially at dawn and dusk when critters are most active.
Black Bear
o Black Bear
o Big Horn Sheep
o Elk
o Moose
o Mule Deer
o Fox
o Raccoon
o Coyote
o Prairie Dog
o Rattlesnake
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