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Seasonal Closures Of Boulder Open Spaces For Nesting Birds Of Prey Begin Next Week

BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4)- Seasonal closures of open spaces in Boulder begin next week. It's part of the city's effort to protect where nesting peregrine falcons and birds of prey raise their young.

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Starting Feb. 1 through July 31, Boulder's Open Space and Mountain Parks will close several wildlife areas. Those include the third Flatiron, parts of Flagstaff Mountain, Lefthand Canyon Palisades and more.

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(credit: Ben Johnston)

Designated trails near the closed areas will remain open.

LINK: Seasonal Closures Of Boulder Open Spaces Interactive Map

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