By KCRMA Trails Ranger Peter Marozas The Rangers have been receiving a rash of calls reporting bobcat sightings in Heirloom and surrounding neighborhoods. Bobcats primarily go near your home because they are attracted to a food source and/or shelter opportunities that present themselves nearby. This is normal activity due to the fact that bobcats favor… Continue Reading
By KCRMA Open Space Ranger Matt Oven As the lead Patrol Ranger, I receive many comments from residents by phone or in the field inquiring about Wildlife and Trails user data. More particularly, how many types of wildlife are reported, the number of trespassers on trails and dog off-leash contacts. I recently provided year-end trail… Continue Reading
It is that time of year when residents begin to see coyote activity in Open Space and along greenbelts. Coyotes are currently establishing territories and den sites. Coyotes breed during February and March and give birth in April and May. Along with increased sightings, concerns start to rise over the feeding of wildlife, particularly coyotes… Continue Reading
Attention Ken Caryl Residents Please help! Several bears are frequenting the Ken-Caryl Valley and are, unfortunately, finding many attractants in your community. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is asking that you take the following measures to protect your home, your neighbors and the bears in your community: Remove all birdfeeders (Feed birds November through March… Continue Reading
It is not at all uncommon to see bears at Ken-Caryl Ranch including at your home. Food sources around your property and neighboring properties will attract bears. Often times if a bear feels threatened it will climb a tree for security. If this happens at your property do not attempt to “shoo” the bear away…. Continue Reading
Bear sightings at Ken-Caryl Ranch are common, both in the open space and in the neighborhoods. Encountering bears should be expected any time of the year, but they are definitely more conspicuous in the spring, late-summer and fall. Being large animals, they eat a lot. They eat just about anything, which is why the potential… Continue Reading
Bears are attracted to our homes and neighborhoods because of the attractants they find there. There are several attractants that entice bears to visit your property including bird feed, unsecured garbage, dog food and BBQ grills. The Ken-Caryl Ranch Rangers have noticed that bird feed and garbage seem to be the favorite meals of the… Continue Reading
December 21, 2011 It’s extremely rewarding to view wildlife in their natural habitat. This is arguably one of the most valued resources that Open Space provides for the residents of Ken-Caryl Ranch. However, living in such proximity to wildlife can be dangerous and challenging. The Open Space Department provides a number of services to help… Continue Reading
10/26/2011 Note: The following article is probably familiar to regular readers of this paper. Each year, especially in the fall and winter, the Rangers receive calls from residents reporting that a neighbor or friend is feeding deer. People feed deer because they think the animals are unable to survive on their own in harsh winter… Continue Reading
A small group of bull elk have arrived in the Valley of Ken‐Caryl Ranch and have been seen hanging out in just about every subdivision for the past couple of weeks. I believe that at least a couple of these creatures are the same ones that were here last summer. They are beautiful animals to… Continue Reading