Watching Wildlife

Elk bugling in the fall, bighorn sheep lambing in the spring, coyotes howling, beavers building, and eagles soaring aloft - Rocky Mountain National Park is one of America's best places to see wildlife and birds.

by Jim Osterberg

by Jim Osterberg

by Jim Osterberg

Will you be sure to see bighorn sheep? Maybe not. But while looking for sheep you might catch sight of a coyote or a hawk. That's the adventure of watching animals in the wild instead of in a zoo.

• Where and When to Find Wildlife
• Successful Viewing
• More Than MegaFauna
• Keeping Rocky Wild
• Closed Areas Protect Wildlife
• Why is it illegal to feed?

What, When and Where to Watch:

• Elk
• Deer
• Bighorn Sheep
• Moose
• Mountain Lion and Bobcat
• Bear
• Coyote and Fox
• Marmots and Picas
• Squirrels
• Birds

Explore!

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