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Rocky Mountain National Park - Featured Wildlife


Hike in Rocky Mountain NP

This section provides information on some of the park"s most popular plants and animals. Keep in mind that plant and animal watching vary with the season. Here are a few highlights:

November - May


Elk commonly seen at lower elevations on the East Side.


March


Mountain Bluebirds return.


May - June


Bird migration.

Elk calves and bighorn lambs born.

Wildflowers in bloom at lower elevations.

Tundra flowers begin blooming.


July


Wildflower season peaks.


August


Colorado columbines and other late season flowers still in bloom.

The Elk rut begins.

Bird migration.

September-October

Elk rut peaks.

Bird migration continues.

Aspens turn color.

  - Bull Elk
  - Moose
  - Elk
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Rocky Mountain National Park - Featured Wildlife

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