Following these guidelines promotes the conservation of wildlife and their habitats, as well as the safety of yourself and others.

Wildlife should be viewed/photographed from a safe and respectful distance. (See back for raptor viewing distances).

Use binoculars, spotting scopes, zoom

lenses, and viewing blinds to avoid

disturbing species.

Avoid getting close to nests or dens your presence can disturb breeding and alert predators to nest/den locations.

Do not use recorded animal calls while

viewing or photographing wildlife.

Stay on trails and roads and leave plants

and animals where you find them.

If an animal shows any sign of stress, move away.

Keep pets on leash at all times.

Do not feed wildlife.

Be a good role model by educating others through your actions and informing them of these ethical

principles.

Guidelines for Wildlife

Viewing & Photography

Colorado Parks and Wildlife recommended buffer distances for nesting or

roosting raptors

Recommended Species Distance (m) American Kestrel 50

Bald Eagle 800

Burrowing Owl 50

Common Barn Owl 200

Coopers Hawk 200

Ferruginous Hawk 800

Golden Eagle 800

Great Horned Owl 100

Long-eared Owl 200

Northern Goshawk 800

Northern Harrier 400

Osprey 400

Peregrine Falcon 800

Prairie Falcon 800

Red-tailed Hawk 600

Sharp-shinned Hawk 200

Short-eared Owl 500

Swainsons Hawk 400

Please remember to share only pictures - not nest locations.