HawkQuest
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The possession of birds of prey for HawkQuest’s educational programs is granted by special permit to executive director and master falconer, Mr.
HawkQuest is a non profit, educational, outreach program based in Parker, Colorado, currently providing a home to thirty four, non releasable birds of prey, representing twenty different species of the raptor world. Kin Quitugua, as deemed by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Colorado Division of Wildlife. A yearly accounting of all activities is provided to both agencies as per federal and s
06/13/2026
We wanted to extend a very heartfelt thank you to one of our local Wings Credit Union (formerly Ent) branches for their generous donation to HawkQuest! Lily Li, Branch Manager, has been instrumental in coordinating efforts to provide HawkQuest with assistance and partnership.
We are grateful for Wings Credit Union’s dedication to local non-profit organizations that help to strengthen our community. Their generosity allows us to continue to foster conservation and environmental stewardship through education.
Thank you for making a difference!
Pictured: Kin with a barn owl, Lily Li, and Wings Credit Union employees
The Northglenn bald eagle that was shot with a ball bearing in January spent three months in rehabilitation before being successfully released back into the wild in late April.
We are grateful this eagle was given a second chance; however, many injured birds of prey are not as fortunate. Native birds of prey are protected under state and federal laws. They play an essential role in the environment, making their protection and conservation a responsibility we all share.
This eagle's successful release is a reminder of the incredible work done by rehabilitators, and the importance of respecting and safeguarding the wildlife that live in our communities.
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05/25/2026
Today we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. May their memories be honored with gratitude and respect.
📸 Dawn Key
05/17/2026
Our volunteers enjoyed horsing around with this little one at a special event at JA Ranch today. Some of our birds don’t care for horses and other animals, so we take care to keep them distanced at events.
L to R: Meredith, Kristen, Gail, Mary, and Erin
📸 Kin
05/16/2026
Stunning photo taken of two beauties! Pictured is Mary holding our female turkey vulture who is showing off her massive wingspan of nearly 6 feet!
Because of their strong stomach acids, turkey vultures are able to consume toxins that can be fatal to humans including anthrax, botulism and rabies.
📸 Tina
04/26/2026
What a fun day! Our volunteers participated in the “A Day at the Farm” booth at Bromley Farm in Brighton yesterday, and loved connecting with the community.
📸 Lorissa
04/08/2026
The Xcel Energy Fort St. Vrain eagle cam is live again, and this season is off to an exciting start! The nest currently holds FOUR eggs, which is rare for bald eagles, as they typically lay 1–3 eggs per clutch.
One eaglet has already hatched, and one of our volunteers saw mom feeding the chick this morning.
Tune in to the live cam and share your observations with us!
Xcel Energy Fort St. Vrain Eagles (top view) Click the stream to watch the Fort St. Vrain eagles live! They usually lay eggs in late February to early March, the eggs hatch in early to mid April, and ...
04/04/2026
The first turkey vulture of the season has been spotted in Castlewood Canyon State Park! Turkey vultures are known as nature’s clean up crew. They eat carcasses that could otherwise spread deadly diseases to humans. Many people think they look ominous, but they are incredibly important to our ecosystem.
A word from our wonderful “Raptor Monitors”:
We all saw our FOS TUVUs. (That’s geek bird talk for “First of Season”.)
Credit to Jay Poules for taking this photo while he was on Rim Rock Trail.
The Turkey Vultures are with us from April through mid-October, and ridding the park of rotting carcasses earns them the name of “Nature’s [or Castlewood’s] Clean-up Crew.”
We are not sure where they overwinter: possibly Costa Rica or Mexico. We’re always happy to see them come back to Castlewood.
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12338 N 2nd Street
Parker, CO
80134
Opening Hours
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 5pm |