Birds

Looking for information on how to coexist with the wildlife in your neighborhood?

See the topics below to gain information, resources and tips on Broomfield birds.

Broomfield is an official Bird City (and County)! The Bird City Designation is a recognition of Broomfield's community engagement and dedication to bird habitat enhancement and education. The Bird City conservation program aims to bring people together and create healthier communities that benefit both people and birds!

Ready for an adventure? Birding is an accessible hobby that directly contributes to wildlife conservation. Find your flock and learn from local experts on guided field trips. Connect with the Broomfield Bird Club or the Denver Field Ornithologists to begin!

See how many Birds in Broomfield you can find! Use our Broomfield Birding Checklist to mark off birds as you find them. Want to know how to identify or track the birds around Broomfield? Download free apps like Merlin Bird ID and eBird or pick-up a Bird ID guide at your local bookstore or at the Broomfield Public Library! 

Chicken Coops

Did you know, Broomfield residents can have chicken coops with an approved backyard license? Email planning@broomfield.org with questions and to request an application. Learn more about the importance of keeping your chickens secure and how this promotes wildlife coexistence before purchasing your feathery friends.

Key Ways to Make Your Yard "Bird-Friendly"

Having birds in your backyard or patio can provide numerous benefits to your home. Work on creating a safe and welcoming environment for your local birds. 

Participate in your local Migratory Bird Day Celebration! Broomfield hosts an annual event and posts the most up to date information as well as photos of past events on our website!

Monitored Birds in Broomfield

In Broomfield we have ongoing monitoring of certain nesting species. Great Blue Herons can be found nesting in Broomfield in the Spring and utilize Open Spaces and reservoirs across the county year-round. We also have Bald Eagles that visit our Open Spaces and have bred in the county!

Raptor Management Plan

Interested in learning how the City and County of Broomfield is supporting raptors and raptor habitat? Check out our Raptor Management Plan!

Report a Raptor Nest

A key component to monitoring the success of the Broomfield Raptor Management Plan is to determine if and how raptors are breeding in Broomfield. Did you spot a nest in your area? Let us know about it! Thanks for being an essential partner in conservation.

Report a Diseased Bird

Help us prevent the spread of diseases in our local birds. Diseases like West Nile Virus and Avian Flu can affect both wild and domestic bird populations, particularly species that gather in large flocks. Please note signs of illness such as unusual behavior (stumbling or lethargy). If you encounter a bird with these symptoms, call police non-emergency dispatch at 303.438.6400.

Research conducted as part of the Broomfield Raptor Management plan determined that the leading risks to raptors include vehicle collisions, window strikes, electrocution, poisonings, entanglement, predation from pets, displacing young birds, and habitat loss. Individuals can promote raptor and bird well-being by changing their homes and outdoor areas to reduce or eliminate some of these risks of harming wildlife. Learn more about risk to birds and what you can do!

Woodpeckers

The two most common woodpeckers in Broomfield include the Northern Flicker and Downy Woodpecker. Northern Flickers, the largest of the woodpeckers in Colorado, can cause damage to homes and be noisy with their territorial drumming behavior. Learn how to safely deter flickers from your home.

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