![]() We would place nest boxes on or near private structures such as garages, barns etc. We will be monitoring bluebird and swallow nests as those birds begin incubating. We will also be rehabilitating birds as they arrive at the institute for care.ĬARRI has three major areas that are in need of funding 1) Research, 2) Education and 3) Rehabilitation.ġ) Research: We would like to purchase the materials for, construct and place 10 more Barn Owl nest boxes, 10 Great Horned Owl nest structures, 10 Eastern Screech Owl nest boxes and 10 American Kestrel boxes, placing cameras inside as many as we have a wifi connection for. We would like to find individuals and corporations willing to fund such projects. About CARRIĮach year we monitored several Barn Owl nests, several American Kestrel nests, Northern Pygmy-Owl and Northern Saw-whet Owl nests. The Great Horned Owl was hit by a car and the magpie (far right) was orphaned.Ībove is a video of CARRI's Director, Scott researching Northern Pygmy-Owls. The Hairy Woodpecker flew into a window as well. From left to right the Sharp-shinned Hawk flew into a window, hit his head and had a concussion. To focus on the rehabilitation of injured and orphaned wild birds by nurturing and caring for their needs, while retaining their wild instincts, which will in turn enable them to be released back into the wild and remain a part of the viable wild population.īelow are just some of the injured birds that we received in the past. To share the findings of the institute with the scientific community and local government agencies and provide tools to them for stewardship. To educate and inspire the public about avian conservation by assisting them in making informed conservation-minded decisions. ![]() To provide information about the species' natural history, abundance, survival and breeding success. As the institute grows the research will expand throughout the state of Colorado. To study the ecology of birds within the Estes Valley and Rocky Mountain National Park, with a special emphasis on hawks and owls.
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