Nature and Raptor Center of Pueblo

We scoped out this place way ahead of our long road trip so our aspiring naturalist daughter can check it out. We met Diane (a board member who was working in the office that day), she was super friendly and helpful.
We only wished that we had more time to spend there…

Beautiful Nature and raptor center only a short drive from Colorado Springs, in Pueblo west. I took a field trip to the raptor center with my photography class and the volunteers were very accommodating and set up a time that was convenient for us to shoot without many bystanders. We were happy to give them donations to help care of these very lucky birds, whom they find around the area hurt, injured or abused by people. They have all sorts of raptors, from small owls (my personal fluffy favorite) to eagles, falcons, vultures and much more. We had a great day with two volunteers (husband and wife) who care for these animals greatly. You could tell they were so proud to show us their ‘babies’ and we shot photographs to our heart’s content. The nature center is down the road from the raptor center and is a beautiful oasis on the river. Very nice gardens in the front, a nice deck area on the back. Really nice surroundings for bird watching. I am a fan!
PS: These are the same folks who come to the Cheyenne Canon Hummingbird Festival in May…