The area is monitored & closures are periodically lifted early (due to no active nest, nest site failure, or early fledging). Depending on updated information, the closure time can be shortened/lengthened.Įach year, BC raptor nesting area closures are in effect starting 2/1 through 7/31 at Eagle Rock, Security Risk, Blob Rock, & Bitty Buttress. The Boulder Ranger District partners with BCC & AF to monitor nesting progress & to inform climbers.Įagle Rock, Blob Rock, Bitty Buttress, & Security Risk will close 2/1 - 7/31 for nesting. Eagle Rock remains closed to climbing and other activities through 7/31/19. Armstrong, FS Pub Aff, 97: 3/20/19, Blob Rock, East Blob Rock, Bitty Buttress, & Security Risk are open to activities. Eagle Rock remains closed until confirmed with Matt Henry, Rec Prog Mgr, FS.įrom K. Visitors can help protect wildlife by respecting all closures and leaving immediately if you should accidentally enter one.įor the most current closure information, check signs in the areas, call the Boulder Ranger District office at 30, or visit local climbing websites or fs./recmain/arp/rec….Īs of 4/21/20, Blob Rock, East Blob Rock, Bitty Buttress, & Security Risk are open. This is for the integrity of nest and the safety of the eagles, those conducting surveys, and the public. Only employees, volunteers, and wildlife professionals under an agreement with the Forest Service enter nesting areas for monitoring purposes.
It is against federal and state law to disturb any nesting bird of prey. The Boulder Ranger District partners with BCC & AF to monitor nesting progress and to inform climbers about the importance of giving the eagles space to raise their young. Happy Hour, Bihedral & Riviera remain open as long as visitors stay out of the closed areas. The annual nesting closures include popular rock climbing spots at Eagle Rock, Blob Rock, Bitty Buttress & Security Risk in BC.Įffective through 7/31/20, the closures protect a long-established golden eagle nesting territory. Once chosen, the nest site stays closed until the eagles fledge in late July,” said DeNasha.Īfter the eagles’ site selection was made unused areas reopened in April. These closures allow the birds to pick the best site for survival without impact of other factors, such as human presence.
“Golden eagle pairs are most susceptible to disturbance when choosing a nest. Visits to the nest did not reveal the exact cause of death of the 2nd chick, but cooperation by climbers with the closures are crucial to the eagles’ success each season. “2 chicks hatched initially, but unfortunately only 1 survived to fledge, which isn’t uncommon in birds of prey.” “The BC eagles successfully raised 1 strong and healthy eaglet this year,” said wildlife biologist Aurelia DeNasha, USDA FS.
Armstrong, Public Affairs Specialist, Nat'l Forest Service: as of 6/8/21: BC areas reopen after unsuccessful nesting.įollowing a 5 month closure to protect nesting eagles, the Roosevelt NF has reopened Eagle Rock climbing area in BC. Signs will be posted at key access points into the closed areas. Visitors can help protect wildlife by respecting all closures. The Boulder Ranger District partners with the BCC to monitor nesting progress & to inform climbers about the importance of giving the eagles space to raise young.įederal & state laws prohibit disturbing any nesting bird of prey. Happy Hour, Bihedral & Riviera will remain open as long as visitors stay out of the closed areas. The closures include Eagle Rock, Blob Rock, Bitty Buttress & Security Risk.Įffective through 7/31/23, the closures protect a long-established golden eagle nesting territory. Lead, Arapahoe/Roosevelt NFS: The USFS began annual area closures in BC beginning 2/1/23. Eagle Rock remains closed more info: fs./detail/arp/news…. McCurry: As of 2/10/23 Blob, Bitty Buttress, & Security Risk are open.
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