WildlifeWildlife Viewing in Fort CollinsFort Collins is located where the prairies merge with the mountains. This results in a remarkably rich diversity of wildlife in our natural areas. Wetlands, drylands, riparian forests, shortgrass prairies, foothill shrublands and pine forests provide crucial habitat to year-round resident wildlife, as well as migrating animals that stop here on theif journeys to other state and countries. There is a fine line between watching wildlife and intruding upon it. Most wildlife perceive humans as a threat. Binoculars are essential for keeping the distance between you and wildlife at a comfortable level. Watching wildlife doesn't mean using only your eyes. You often hear birds or smell skunks without ever seeing the animals. Listen for the croaking of frogs, the chirping of crickets, the rustling of small mammals scurrying through leaves on the forest floor, or the splash of a beaver's tail on a pond. Watch for signs of animals: tracks, scat, markings on trees, or trampling of vegetation.
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