Identifying Birds of Prey

Cheyenne Mountain State Park will host naturalist programs for families and youngsters in January, February and March of 2012. Start the New Year right by getting outdoors and enjoying the programs. All vehicles entering the park must display an annual ($70) or daily ($7) Colorado State Parks pass. Passes may be purchased at the Cheyenne Mountain State Park Visitor Center between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Daily passes may also be purchased at the self-serve station next to the entrance booth. Check or exact… Show more change required. To make program reservations or for more information, call 719-576-2016.

Identifying Birds of Prey
Selected Sunday afternoons
Owls: Feb. 26, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Eagles and Others: March 4, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Buteos (medium sized, wide ranging raptors): March 11, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Falcons and Accipters (birds of prey):March 18, 12:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Photographer and expert birder, Debbie Barnes, will share her photos and birding skills to help improve your ability to identify soaring and perching birds of prey. Learn to use “field marks” and behaviors to distinguish between the many species of raptors that live in and around the Pikes Peak Region. Recommended for adults and children 12 years and older. This free program will be conducted at the park visitor center and no parks pass is required.

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