
Raptor Monitoring
These locations are where volunteers can provide raptor monitoring data for CPW.
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Locations Available for Raptor Monitoring

Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
- Status: Filled
- Description:
- CPW Raptor monitor volunteers are dedicated individuals who want to take an active role in protecting these important keystone predators! To be a raptor monitor, you must be trained by CPW Resource Stewardship staff, and be able to make at least a 1-year commitment. Intermediate raptor ID skills and access to equipment (binoculars, or a spotting scope) are required. Volunteers must be able to monitor during both the winter and summer nesting seasons (twice per month), use email and computers to enter data and communicate with project managers, and must follow a standardized monitoring protocol to observe and record raptor nesting activity.

Barr Lake State Park
- Status: Filled
- Description:
- CPW Raptor monitor volunteers are dedicated individuals who want to take an active role in protecting these important keystone predators! To be a raptor monitor, you must be trained by CPW Resource Stewardship staff, and be able to make at least a 1-year commitment. Intermediate raptor ID skills and access to equipment (binoculars, or a spotting scope) are required. Volunteers must be able to monitor during both the winter and summer nesting seasons (twice per month), use email and computers to enter data and communicate with project managers, and must follow a standardized monitoring protocol to observe and record raptor nesting activity.

Boyd Lake State Park
- Status: Filled
- Description:
- CPW Raptor monitor volunteers are dedicated individuals who want to take an active role in protecting these important keystone predators! To be a raptor monitor, you must be trained by CPW Resource Stewardship staff, and be able to make at least a 1-year commitment. Intermediate raptor ID skills and access to equipment (binoculars, or a spotting scope) are required. Volunteers must be able to monitor during both the winter and summer nesting seasons (twice per month), use email and computers to enter data and communicate with project managers, and must follow a standardized monitoring protocol to observe and record raptor nesting activity.

Castlewood Canyon State Park
- Status: Filled
- Description:
- CPW Raptor monitor volunteers are dedicated individuals who want to take an active role in protecting these important keystone predators! To be a raptor monitor, you must be trained by CPW Resource Stewardship staff, and be able to make at least a 1-year commitment. Intermediate raptor ID skills and access to equipment (binoculars, or a spotting scope) are required. Volunteers must be able to monitor during both the winter and summer nesting seasons (twice per month), use email and computers to enter data and communicate with project managers, and must follow a standardized monitoring protocol to observe and record raptor nesting activity.

Chatfield State Park
- Status: Filled
- Description:
- CPW Raptor monitor volunteers are dedicated individuals who want to take an active role in protecting these important keystone predators! To be a raptor monitor, you must be trained by CPW Resource Stewardship staff, and be able to make at least a 1-year commitment. Intermediate raptor ID skills and access to equipment (binoculars, or a spotting scope) are required. Volunteers must be able to monitor during both the winter and summer nesting seasons (twice per month), use email and computers to enter data and communicate with project managers, and must follow a standardized monitoring protocol to observe and record raptor nesting activity.

Cherry Creek State Park
- Status: Filled
- Description:
- CPW Raptor monitor volunteers are dedicated individuals who want to take an active role in protecting these important keystone predators! To be a raptor monitor, you must be trained by CPW Resource Stewardship staff, and be able to make at least a 1-year commitment. Intermediate raptor ID skills and access to equipment (binoculars, or a spotting scope) are required. Volunteers must be able to monitor during both the winter and summer nesting seasons (twice per month), use email and computers to enter data and communicate with project managers, and must follow a standardized monitoring protocol to observe and record raptor nesting activity.

Cheyenne Mountain State Park
- Status: Filled
- Description:
- CPW Raptor monitor volunteers are dedicated individuals who want to take an active role in protecting these important keystone predators! To be a raptor monitor, you must be trained by CPW Resource Stewardship staff, and be able to make at least a 1-year commitment. Intermediate raptor ID skills and access to equipment (binoculars, or a spotting scope) are required. Volunteers must be able to monitor during both the winter and summer nesting seasons (twice per month), use email and computers to enter data and communicate with project managers, and must follow a standardized monitoring protocol to observe and record raptor nesting activity.

Crawford State Park
- Status: Filled
- Description:
- CPW Raptor monitor volunteers are dedicated individuals who want to take an active role in protecting these important keystone predators! To be a raptor monitor, you must be trained by CPW Resource Stewardship staff, and be able to make at least a 1-year commitment. Intermediate raptor ID skills and access to equipment (binoculars, or a spotting scope) are required. Volunteers must be able to monitor during both the winter and summer nesting seasons (twice per month), use email and computers to enter data and communicate with project managers, and must follow a standardized monitoring protocol to observe and record raptor nesting activity.

Eldorado Canyon State Park
- Status: Filled
- Description:
- CPW Raptor monitor volunteers are dedicated individuals who want to take an active role in protecting these important keystone predators! To be a raptor monitor, you must be trained by CPW Resource Stewardship staff, and be able to make at least a 1-year commitment. Intermediate raptor ID skills and access to equipment (binoculars, or a spotting scope) are required. Volunteers must be able to monitor during both the winter and summer nesting seasons (twice per month), use email and computers to enter data and communicate with project managers, and must follow a standardized monitoring protocol to observe and record raptor nesting activity.

Eleven Mile State Park
- Status: Filled
- Description:
- CPW Raptor monitor volunteers are dedicated individuals who want to take an active role in protecting these important keystone predators! To be a raptor monitor, you must be trained by CPW Resource Stewardship staff, and be able to make at least a 1-year commitment. Intermediate raptor ID skills and access to equipment (binoculars, or a spotting scope) are required. Volunteers must be able to monitor during both the winter and summer nesting seasons (twice per month), use email and computers to enter data and communicate with project managers, and must follow a standardized monitoring protocol to observe and record raptor nesting activity.

Golden Gate Canyon State Park
- Status: Filled
- Description:
- CPW Raptor monitor volunteers are dedicated individuals who want to take an active role in protecting these important keystone predators! To be a raptor monitor, you must be trained by CPW Resource Stewardship staff, and be able to make at least a 1-year commitment. Intermediate raptor ID skills and access to equipment (binoculars, or a spotting scope) are required. Volunteers must be able to monitor during both the winter and summer nesting seasons (twice per month), use email and computers to enter data and communicate with project managers, and must follow a standardized monitoring protocol to observe and record raptor nesting activity.

Highline Lake State Park
- Status: Filled
- Description:
- CPW Raptor monitor volunteers are dedicated individuals who want to take an active role in protecting these important keystone predators! To be a raptor monitor, you must be trained by CPW Resource Stewardship staff, and be able to make at least a 1-year commitment. Intermediate raptor ID skills and access to equipment (binoculars, or a spotting scope) are required. Volunteers must be able to monitor during both the winter and summer nesting seasons (twice per month), use email and computers to enter data and communicate with project managers, and must follow a standardized monitoring protocol to observe and record raptor nesting activity.

Jackson Lake State Park
- Status: Filled
- Description:
- CPW Raptor monitor volunteers are dedicated individuals who want to take an active role in protecting these important keystone predators! To be a raptor monitor, you must be trained by CPW Resource Stewardship staff, and be able to make at least a 1-year commitment. Intermediate raptor ID skills and access to equipment (binoculars, or a spotting scope) are required. Volunteers must be able to monitor during both the winter and summer nesting seasons (twice per month), use email and computers to enter data and communicate with project managers, and must follow a standardized monitoring protocol to observe and record raptor nesting activity.

James M. Robb-Colorado River State Park
- Status: Filled
- Description:
- CPW Raptor monitor volunteers are dedicated individuals who want to take an active role in protecting these important keystone predators! To be a raptor monitor, you must be trained by CPW Resource Stewardship staff, and be able to make at least a 1-year commitment. Intermediate raptor ID skills and access to equipment (binoculars, or a spotting scope) are required. Volunteers must be able to monitor during both the winter and summer nesting seasons (twice per month), use email and computers to enter data and communicate with project managers, and must follow a standardized monitoring protocol to observe and record raptor nesting activity.

John Martin Reservoir State Park
- Status: Filled
- Description:
- CPW Raptor monitor volunteers are dedicated individuals who want to take an active role in protecting these important keystone predators! To be a raptor monitor, you must be trained by CPW Resource Stewardship staff, and be able to make at least a 1-year commitment. Intermediate raptor ID skills and access to equipment (binoculars, or a spotting scope) are required. Volunteers must be able to monitor during both the winter and summer nesting seasons (twice per month), use email and computers to enter data and communicate with project managers, and must follow a standardized monitoring protocol to observe and record raptor nesting activity.

Lake Pueblo State Park
- Status: Filled
- Description:
- CPW Raptor monitor volunteers are dedicated individuals who want to take an active role in protecting these important keystone predators! To be a raptor monitor, you must be trained by CPW Resource Stewardship staff, and be able to make at least a 1-year commitment. Intermediate raptor ID skills and access to equipment (binoculars, or a spotting scope) are required. Volunteers must be able to monitor during both the winter and summer nesting seasons (twice per month), use email and computers to enter data and communicate with project managers, and must follow a standardized monitoring protocol to observe and record raptor nesting activity.

Lathrop State Park
- Status: Filled
- Description:
- CPW Raptor monitor volunteers are dedicated individuals who want to take an active role in protecting these important keystone predators! To be a raptor monitor, you must be trained by CPW Resource Stewardship staff, and be able to make at least a 1-year commitment. Intermediate raptor ID skills and access to equipment (binoculars, or a spotting scope) are required. Volunteers must be able to monitor during both the winter and summer nesting seasons (twice per month), use email and computers to enter data and communicate with project managers, and must follow a standardized monitoring protocol to observe and record raptor nesting activity.

Lory State Park
- Status: Filled
- Description:
- CPW Raptor monitor volunteers are dedicated individuals who want to take an active role in protecting these important keystone predators! To be a raptor monitor, you must be trained by CPW Resource Stewardship staff, and be able to make at least a 1-year commitment. Intermediate raptor ID skills and access to equipment (binoculars, or a spotting scope) are required. Volunteers must be able to monitor during both the winter and summer nesting seasons (twice per month), use email and computers to enter data and communicate with project managers, and must follow a standardized monitoring protocol to observe and record raptor nesting activity.

Mueller State Park
- Status: Filled
- Description:
- CPW Raptor monitor volunteers are dedicated individuals who want to take an active role in protecting these important keystone predators! To be a raptor monitor, you must be trained by CPW Resource Stewardship staff, and be able to make at least a 1-year commitment. Intermediate raptor ID skills and access to equipment (binoculars, or a spotting scope) are required. Volunteers must be able to monitor during both the winter and summer nesting seasons (twice per month), use email and computers to enter data and communicate with project managers, and must follow a standardized monitoring protocol to observe and record raptor nesting activity.

Navajo State Park
- Status: Filled
- Description:
- CPW Raptor monitor volunteers are dedicated individuals who want to take an active role in protecting these important keystone predators! To be a raptor monitor, you must be trained by CPW Resource Stewardship staff, and be able to make at least a 1-year commitment. Intermediate raptor ID skills and access to equipment (binoculars, or a spotting scope) are required. Volunteers must be able to monitor during both the winter and summer nesting seasons (twice per month), use email and computers to enter data and communicate with project managers, and must follow a standardized monitoring protocol to observe and record raptor nesting activity.

Paonia State Park
- Status: Filled
- Description:
- CPW Raptor monitor volunteers are dedicated individuals who want to take an active role in protecting these important keystone predators! To be a raptor monitor, you must be trained by CPW Resource Stewardship staff, and be able to make at least a 1-year commitment. Intermediate raptor ID skills and access to equipment (binoculars, or a spotting scope) are required. Volunteers must be able to monitor during both the winter and summer nesting seasons (twice per month), use email and computers to enter data and communicate with project managers, and must follow a standardized monitoring protocol to observe and record raptor nesting activity.

Pearl Lake State Park
- Status: Filled
- Description:
- CPW Raptor monitor volunteers are dedicated individuals who want to take an active role in protecting these important keystone predators! To be a raptor monitor, you must be trained by CPW Resource Stewardship staff, and be able to make at least a 1-year commitment. Intermediate raptor ID skills and access to equipment (binoculars, or a spotting scope) are required. Volunteers must be able to monitor during both the winter and summer nesting seasons (twice per month), use email and computers to enter data and communicate with project managers, and must follow a standardized monitoring protocol to observe and record raptor nesting activity.

Pueblo Reservoir SWA
- Status: Filled
- Description:
- CPW Raptor monitor volunteers are dedicated individuals who want to take an active role in protecting these important keystone predators! To be a raptor monitor, you must be trained by CPW Resource Stewardship staff, and be able to make at least a 1-year commitment. Intermediate raptor ID skills and access to equipment (binoculars, or a spotting scope) are required. Volunteers must be able to monitor during both the winter and summer nesting seasons (twice per month), use email and computers to enter data and communicate with project managers, and must follow a standardized monitoring protocol to observe and record raptor nesting activity.

Ridgway State Park
- Status: Filled
- Description:
- CPW Raptor monitor volunteers are dedicated individuals who want to take an active role in protecting these important keystone predators! To be a raptor monitor, you must be trained by CPW Resource Stewardship staff, and be able to make at least a 1-year commitment. Intermediate raptor ID skills and access to equipment (binoculars, or a spotting scope) are required. Volunteers must be able to monitor during both the winter and summer nesting seasons (twice per month), use email and computers to enter data and communicate with project managers, and must follow a standardized monitoring protocol to observe and record raptor nesting activity.

Roxborough State Park
- Status: Filled
- Description:
- CPW Raptor monitor volunteers are dedicated individuals who want to take an active role in protecting these important keystone predators! To be a raptor monitor, you must be trained by CPW Resource Stewardship staff, and be able to make at least a 1-year commitment. Intermediate raptor ID skills and access to equipment (binoculars, or a spotting scope) are required. Volunteers must be able to monitor during both the winter and summer nesting seasons (twice per month), use email and computers to enter data and communicate with project managers, and must follow a standardized monitoring protocol to observe and record raptor nesting activity.

Spinney Mountain State Park
- Status: Filled
- Description:
- CPW Raptor monitor volunteers are dedicated individuals who want to take an active role in protecting these important keystone predators! To be a raptor monitor, you must be trained by CPW Resource Stewardship staff, and be able to make at least a 1-year commitment. Intermediate raptor ID skills and access to equipment (binoculars, or a spotting scope) are required. Volunteers must be able to monitor during both the winter and summer nesting seasons (twice per month), use email and computers to enter data and communicate with project managers, and must follow a standardized monitoring protocol to observe and record raptor nesting activity.

St. Vrain State Park
- Status: Filled
- Description:
- CPW Raptor monitor volunteers are dedicated individuals who want to take an active role in protecting these important keystone predators! To be a raptor monitor, you must be trained by CPW Resource Stewardship staff, and be able to make at least a 1-year commitment. Intermediate raptor ID skills and access to equipment (binoculars, or a spotting scope) are required. Volunteers must be able to monitor during both the winter and summer nesting seasons (twice per month), use email and computers to enter data and communicate with project managers, and must follow a standardized monitoring protocol to observe and record raptor nesting activity.

Stagecoach State Park
- Status: Filled
- Description:
- CPW Raptor monitor volunteers are dedicated individuals who want to take an active role in protecting these important keystone predators! To be a raptor monitor, you must be trained by CPW Resource Stewardship staff, and be able to make at least a 1-year commitment. Intermediate raptor ID skills and access to equipment (binoculars, or a spotting scope) are required. Volunteers must be able to monitor during both the winter and summer nesting seasons (twice per month), use email and computers to enter data and communicate with project managers, and must follow a standardized monitoring protocol to observe and record raptor nesting activity.

State Forest State Park
- Status: Filled
- Description:
- CPW Raptor monitor volunteers are dedicated individuals who want to take an active role in protecting these important keystone predators! To be a raptor monitor, you must be trained by CPW Resource Stewardship staff, and be able to make at least a 1-year commitment. Intermediate raptor ID skills and access to equipment (binoculars, or a spotting scope) are required. Volunteers must be able to monitor during both the winter and summer nesting seasons (twice per month), use email and computers to enter data and communicate with project managers, and must follow a standardized monitoring protocol to observe and record raptor nesting activity.

Staunton State Park
- Status: Filled
- Description:
- CPW Raptor monitor volunteers are dedicated individuals who want to take an active role in protecting these important keystone predators! To be a raptor monitor, you must be trained by CPW Resource Stewardship staff, and be able to make at least a 1-year commitment. Intermediate raptor ID skills and access to equipment (binoculars, or a spotting scope) are required. Volunteers must be able to monitor during both the winter and summer nesting seasons (twice per month), use email and computers to enter data and communicate with project managers, and must follow a standardized monitoring protocol to observe and record raptor nesting activity.

Steamboat & Pearl Lake State Park
- Status: Filled
- Description:
- CPW Raptor monitor volunteers are dedicated individuals who want to take an active role in protecting these important keystone predators! To be a raptor monitor, you must be trained by CPW Resource Stewardship staff, and be able to make at least a 1-year commitment. Intermediate raptor ID skills and access to equipment (binoculars, or a spotting scope) are required. Volunteers must be able to monitor during both the winter and summer nesting seasons (twice per month), use email and computers to enter data and communicate with project managers, and must follow a standardized monitoring protocol to observe and record raptor nesting activity.

Sylvan Lake State Park
- Status: Filled
- Description:
- CPW Raptor monitor volunteers are dedicated individuals who want to take an active role in protecting these important keystone predators! To be a raptor monitor, you must be trained by CPW Resource Stewardship staff, and be able to make at least a 1-year commitment. Intermediate raptor ID skills and access to equipment (binoculars, or a spotting scope) are required. Volunteers must be able to monitor during both the winter and summer nesting seasons (twice per month), use email and computers to enter data and communicate with project managers, and must follow a standardized monitoring protocol to observe and record raptor nesting activity.

Trinidad Lake State Park
- Status: Filled
- Description:
- CPW Raptor monitor volunteers are dedicated individuals who want to take an active role in protecting these important keystone predators! To be a raptor monitor, you must be trained by CPW Resource Stewardship staff, and be able to make at least a 1-year commitment. Intermediate raptor ID skills and access to equipment (binoculars, or a spotting scope) are required. Volunteers must be able to monitor during both the winter and summer nesting seasons (twice per month), use email and computers to enter data and communicate with project managers, and must follow a standardized monitoring protocol to observe and record raptor nesting activity.