Bird population needs your help
With the arrival of springtime birds are beginning to make their homes. At Lake Pueblo, several have chosen locations to nest where the public may encounter them. Park officials are asking for help in keeping those sites safe.
This is a vulnerable time for birds, so people are asked to observe and photograph nests from a safe distance. Simply walking past a nest may flush the adult birds from the area, causing stress and potential danger to the young.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife understands the interest in local wildlife, and the love for baby animals, but too much human activity could be fatal to young birds.
In order to protect the birds, perimeters have been set up at some of the nest sites at the park. Visitors who encounter taped off areas or buoys near nest sites should stay back. Not only are the perimeters in place to protect the birds, but also the public, officials say.
“Birds of prey are well equipped to protect their nests with talons and sharp beaks and will do so if they feel their young are being threatened,” said Brian Kerrigan, park operations manager. “Please do not put yourself, your children or your dogs in harm’s way.”
Dogs are required to be on a leash at all times at Lake Pueblo. Dogs off leash are a factor in many nest failures. Keeping dogs on a leash keeps them safe and helps to protect the natural resources we all enjoy.
—Colorado Parks and Wildlife
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