Overview
Birds play an important role in our environmental ecosystem. Birds also have a big impact in different areas including health, other species and food production. Some specific benefits are controlling pests, pollinating, seed spreading and erosion prevention.

Introduction to Birding
If you're interested in learning more about how to identify birds and which species may be found in our local neighborhoods watch this informative video produced by Superior's wildlife ecologist Ashley DeLaup.

Raptor Monitoring Program.
The last few years volunteers have helped the Town of Superior monitor birds of prey found in our parks and open spaces. Learn more about this important wildlife protection effort by learning how to identify raptors in this great video produced by Peter Ruprecht, a Superior resident and program leader.

To learn more about what this volunteer group does see the yearly monitoring summary reports below!

2023 Raptor Monitoring Group report
2020 Raptor Monitoring Summary
2019 Raptor Monitoring Summary 

Superior volunteers and staff have a passion for learning about the natural environment and being stewards for current and future generations. Join the Raptor Monitoring program to share stories, get involved, spend time in nature, and broaden your community. If you would like to volunteer for this program please send an email to

osac@superiorcolorado.gov