Rocky Mountain Arsenal NWR
The arsenal located east of Denver on the front range is a prime example of the transformation of abandoned and restored government military facilities to National Wildlife Refuges. Johnston Atoll is another example. Check it out in Travel and Wildlife and Stories and Tips.
Western Meadowlark (juv)
Meadowlark
Western Kingbird
Eastern Kingbird
Red Tail Hawk
Swainson's Hawk
Swainson's Hawk
Swainson's Hawk
August 22, 2019
Fledged juvenile Swainson's Hawk
August 22, 2019
Juvenile Swainson's Hawk
Calling for Parent
Northern Harrier Hawk
Ferrugenous Hawk
Ferrugenous Hawk
Ferrugenous Hawk
Swainson's Hawk with Prairie Dog
Swainson's Hawk with Prairie Dog
Bison at the Sunset Golden Hour
Imported and thriving from the Buffalo Reserve south of Kalispell in Montana.
Bison at the Sunset Golden Hour
Bison and Starling
Oct. 11, 2019: Small birds feed on parasites and insects
Mr. and Mrs. Bison
Oct 11, 2019
Mrs. Bison and calf
Oct 11, 2019
Bison
Mule Deer Stag
Mule Deer Stag
Mule Deer Doe
Prairie Dogs
Prairie Dog towns are widely scattered over the Reserve. They’re a primary resource for the raptors.
Prairie Dog Town Residents
Bald Eagle
Juvenile Bald Eagle
American White Pelican
Oct 11, 2019