Winter Wildlife

This brief guide is designed to assist in identifying some of the more common birds, animals, trees and other natural features of Copper in the winter.

Copper is located in the southern Rockies of the United States and the central rockies of Colorado. Copper's base elevation is 9712' and the highest skiing access is 12,313'. Elevation and latitude determine the climate, which in turn determines the weather, the great light powder snow, the trees and plants which in turn determine the wildlife.

Four animals are common at Copper in the winter: the Chickaree (pine squirrel), the Ermine (a weasel), the Snowshoe Hare, and the Porcupine.
Five birds frequent Copper in the winter. Two are commonly seen, the Camprobber Jay and the Raven. If you keep your eyes open you may also see the Mountain Chickadee, Ptarmigan, Blue Grouse, and Golden Eagle.
"Uplifting" millions of years ago formed the Rocky Mountains. This took place most recently by glaciers about 10,000 years ago. The climate and the weather determine many of the features that you see today.
There are many trees that thrive in Copper's mountain environment including: Lodgepole Pine, Englemann Spruce, Subalpine Fir, Aspen, Colorado Blue Spruce, and Bristlecone Pine.
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