JAN 2020 proof 1 The Castle Pines Connection

Volume 12, Number 1
Local elk herd spotted
throughout the community
By Carin R. Kirkegaard; photos courtesy of Julie Lamb
Pictured below: Tra c stopped on Monarch Boulevard to allow more than 100 elk to cross.
The Castle Pines community has many amenities to
o er residents, including natural tails, breathtaking
views and a variety of wildlife. Neighboring Cherokee
Ranch & Castle is home to roughly 1,000 elk. As fall
turns to winter, vegetation for the local herd is scarce,
which is why residents have been catching glimpses of
the elk grazing on the greens at The Ridge golf course 5 and crossing roads in the community. The greater
Castle Pines area is considered the winter range for the herd. A winter range is an area that animals use during the winter months to nd food, water and cover from predators. The elk are expected to be in and around the community through March, or until the weather breaks for spring.
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