Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge Audio TourAuthor: US Fish and Wildlife
Take an urban nature adventure! Download the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge audio tour for the free 11-mile wildlife drive to learn more about the Refuge and its wildlife including bison, bald eagles, the endangered black-footed ferret, burrowing owls, raptors, deer, waterfowl and more! ¡Viva una aventura en la naturaleza urbana! Descargue la audioguía del Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Rocky Mountain Arsenal para el recorrido gratuito de 11 millas y obtenga más información sobre el Refugio y su vida silvestre, incluyendo los bisontes, águilas calvas, el hurón de patas negras en peligro de extinción, búhos de madriguera, aves rapaces, venados, aves acuáticas ¡Y más! Language: en-us Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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ENGLISH - Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge Audio Tour
Saturday, 4 March, 2023
Mile Marker 1- Lower Derby Lake and a wildlife viewing platform where you can witness many species of birds.Mile Marker 2- Grasslands which feature small birds, various species of frogs, and large mammals including the American bison.Mile Marker 3- You may see a bald eagles nest, black-footed ferrets, and swallows as well as sounds of frogs and toads.Mile Marker 4- Short grass prairies that play host to many small birds. You will also see a former U.S. Army Bunker.Mile Marker 5- Two U.S. Army landfills that hold building debris from World War II through the Cold War.Mile Marker 6- Restored prairie habitat & First Creek, which is home to wetland bird species, fish & the American Beaver. This mile includes beautiful mountain views like Longs Peak.Mile Marker 7- Short grass prairie that plays home to ground-nesting birds, songbirds, and predator animals such as the coyote.Mile Marker 8- Home to underground “towns” built by black-tailed prairie dog colonies and sightings of perched raptures like the red-tailed hawk, Swainson’s hawk, and the ferruginous hawk.Mile Marker 9- You will see a bison corral, used to conduct the annual health check-up on the bison and the scenic overlook of Rattlesnake Hill.Mile Marker 10- Access to a variety of trails, Lake Mary and Ladora, and the Contact Station, as well as possible mule deer sightings.