Wildlife in Fort Collins Natural Areas

Fort Collins is a great place for wildlife because its located where the prairies merge with the mountains. A remarkably rich diversity of wildlife can be seen here. Please visit with respect- use binoculars to get a close-up view. If a creature changes it's behavior because of your presence, you are too close.

Checklists

• Bird Checklist(PDF/93k)
• Checklist of Other Animals(PDF/37k)

• Soapstone Prairie Bioblitz species lists

Wildlife Information

• Bats- bats in Fort Collins and bat facts and myths(PDF)
• Bat House Plan (PDF) Courtesy: Bat House Builder's Handbook
• Flickers- mounting and maintaining a flicker house and understanding Northern Flickers (PDF)
• Flicker House Plans (PDF)
• 2008 Frog Survey Report- Volunteer citizen scientists collected data on frogs in Fort Collins Natural Areas.
• Mountain Lions
• Prairie Dogs

Where to Go

• Prime Natural Areas for Wildlife Viewing