Birds of Prey & Other Spring Migrants

$ 70.00

The diversity of raptors in Rocky Mountain National Park is high, particularly around Lumpy Ridge and Deer Ridge during spring migration through the Park. One can usually see in a day’s time golden eagles, Northern goshawk, prairie falcon, red?tailed hawk, Cooper's hawk, osprey, peregrine falcon, Swainson’s hawk, American kestrel and, at times, the bald eagle along with other migrating species such as White-Faced Ibis, pelicans, American Avocets, and a variety of waterfowl.  Participants will learn about the ecology of these birds and acquire identification skills.  Jeff will also discuss why and how climbing closures are placed on certain cliffs to protect nesting raptors