FEATURED PLANTS AND ANIMALS

This section provides information on some of the park's most popular plants and animals. Keep in mind that plant and animal watching vary with the season. Here are a few highlights:

November - May	Elk commonly seen at lower elevations on the East Side.
March	Mountain Bluebirds return.
May - June	Bird migration.
	Elk calves and bighorn lambs born.
	Wildflowers in bloom at lower elevations.
	Tundra flowers begin blooming.
July	Wildflower season peaks.
August	Colorado columbines and other late season flowers still in bloom.
	The Elk rut begins.
	Bird migration.
September-October	Elk rut peaks.
	Bird migration continues.
	Aspens turn color.