Wildlife in Colorado

October 19, 2011 - One of the joys of living in the mountains and forests of Colorado is the abundance of wildlife that can be found t­here. Deer, elk, bighorn sheep, lynx, coyotes, hawks and eagles, geese, and many smaller animals are a common sight and are a reminder that we are living in the countryside. However, there are a few animals that share this space that can be less friendly towards man. Among them are mountain lions and badgers. Both of these animals have been observed at Blue Mesa. As wildlife enjoys greater protection, seeing one of these animals is becoming more and more frequent. Ed Beard recently took these pictures of a mountain lion that was passing by his cabin.