Bald eagles have become more abundant in Colorado over the years The Denver Post reported Sunday.
Area citizens noticed on at the Barr Lake State Park in Colorado The Post reported. Forty-five birds now live in the park compared to only one initially The Post reported.
Volunteers flock to the Fossil Creek Rerservoir Natural Area to catch a glimpse of the birds as part of the Eagle Watch program which brings 100 people at the most especially when the weather is nice The Greeley Tribune reported.
"Two years ago we had up to 70 eagles but 45 has been about average this year," Michelle Seubert a park manager at Barr Lake told The Post.
Over 30 people came out to volunteer at a training workshop last week at the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory The Post reported.
The observatory now has over 20 birds nests, and aims to institute more The Post reported. According to The Post, mover 50 exist throughout the state.
"Yapping dogs and gawking walkers didn't seem to phase him," Stan Kerns, an individual who has seen the bald eagles at Glenmere Park The Tribune reported. "Who knows? Maybe he liked it and will become a frequent visitor," Kerns told The Tribune.
"People just come and go as they like," Sue Kenney, education and outreach coordinator with the city of Fort Collins told The Greeley Tribune.
"The neat thing is, if you just bundle up and wander out a little bit, you'll probably have a good chance to see them," Ulli Limpitlaw, a regular walker on the trail told The Tribune. "They are so close to home now," Limpitlaw told The Tribune.
Barr Lake is the site of the second annual eagle festival Feb. 8 The Post reported. The state park was established in 1988 The Post reported.
