Prairie Home Companions

The semi-arid plains are home to hundreds of wildlife species, and even species specially adapted for life on the prairie need water to survive. The South Platte River and nearby State Wildlife Areas provide excellent habitat for a variety of wild creatures. Visitors may see animals including deer, raccoons, coyotes, muskrats, foxes, bald eagles, herons, and the elusive mountain lion. During spring and fall migrations, many birds stop to rest and feed, including ducks, geese, cranes, pelicans, and many species of songbirds. Wildlife may not always be visible, but tracks also reveal what animals have been here.

Julesburg, Colorado · United States