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Wildlife in the Village at Castle Pines

The Village is known for beautiful views of the Front Range and its spectacular pine forest, but a closer look reveals a fantastic ecosystem full of fascinating and majestic wildlife. We are so fortunate to have herds of elk and deer, rafters of wild turkeys, song birds and raptors in our skies, and an array of furry creatures in our backyards.

The mission of the Village Wildlife Committee is to inspire residents to respect, protect and live harmoniously with the wildlife. Educational programs are presented to residents throughout the year as well as educational articles published in the Village eblast newsletter and Village Reporter.

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Reach Out for Wildlife Questions

If you have an urgent problem or are just curious about wildlife, we can help.

Urgent issues, such as an injured or aggressive animal 303-688-6447

wildlife@thevillagecastlepines.com

Herd of Elk in a Field

Injured, Ill, or Abandoned Wildlife

1. First, do no harm. Intervene only as much as is necessary to maintain the animal while getting it to a rehabilitator or a veterinarian.

2. It is illegal to be in possession of wildlife without proper state licensing. Residents...

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Deter Bird Drilling with Nest Boxes

Something constructive you can do to combat Pygmy Nuthatch drilling is to offer them a roosting or nesting box. Although there are no guarantees, attempting to coexist peacefully is worth the effort and can be your best chance of a...

For general information on bird boxes, their installation, and maintenance, ...

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Feeding Our Birds

Winter is the time when food is scarcest, and many birds benefit from supplemental food sources. The basic foods to feed in winter are black-oil sunflower seeds which are high in protein and fat, thin-shelled and easy to crack; a...

It’s Winter: Set the Table! When our Village at Castle ...

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How to Deter Woodpeckers and Other Drilling Birds in the Village at Castle Pines

Territorial Drilling Noise

Suppose you are hearing a fast, loud, metallic drilling sound, usually early in the morning. In that case, you hear a male woodpecker (most likely a Northern Flicker) announcing his presence to his rivals and attempting to...

In the Village, we have several species of birds, which ...

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