Rocky Mountain National Park has started raptor protection closures
Rocky Mountain National Park officials have started temporary closures to protect nesting raptors.
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Rocky Mountain National Park officials have started temporary closures to protect nesting raptors.
Each year, to protect breeding and nesting sites of raptors (also known as birds of prey), Rocky Mountain National Park officials initiate temporary closures in the park. Raptors that are protected include multiple species of hawks, owls, golden eagles, and peregrine falcons. To ensure that these birds can nest undisturbed, specific areas within the park […]
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