These five nestling Common Barn Owls were admitted last Sunday (6/25) from the Fort Morgan, CO area. They were found at the bottom of a grain bin that was being cleaned out for the upcoming wheat harvest in eastern Colorado. … Read More
We admitted a young Osprey was on 7/21 after it was found on the ground near its nest just northeast of Fort Collins,CO. The bird was emaciated and suffering from a strangulation wound to the lower left leg that was … Read More
The Rocky Mountain Raptor Program has appreciated the almost 30 years of outreach that we have been able to provide at the CSU Environmental Learning Center through our Raptor Enclosures. Our partnership with the ELC and the Warner College of … Read More
As the current outbreak of High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) continues its North American expansion, the RMRP has been forced to make further changes to how we operate in preparation for the eventual appearance of HPAI in northern Colorado. As … Read More
Baby season is in full swing and we are off to a record setting start. We have admitted 24 immature Great Horned owls (21 still in house) weighing from 140 grams to over 1300 grams upon admission. With a mild … Read More
PLEASE TAKE NOTE: The Avian Influenza that is mentioned in this piece is NOT the “Asian Bird Flu” that has resulted in human illness and deaths in Asia and other continents. The three novel strains currently involved in this outbreak … Read More
Spring has sprung. Returning birds are chirping, plants are sprouting, warm breezes enliven us and the return of the sun brings joy; at least for all us humans. For birds, the hardwired instinct to find a mate, build a nest, … Read More
Most rescues are simple. It starts out as a phone call about a raptor that is on the ground with some sort of injury. We dispatch a rescuer. Bird comes in. Pretty simple. Except when it's not. Yesterday we received … Read More
One of our newest admissions of the New Year is a stunning, adult dark morph Ferruginous hawk that was found on the ground out on the northeastern plains of Colorado near the town of Padroni. This bird was found Sunday … Read More
Running a wildlife care rehabilitation program requires public relations, friend raising and fund raising. It takes many hands, minds and creativity to make all the connections needed for success in our community. If you are a high energy, creative, outgoing … Read More
