The area supports a wide variety of wildlife. Sandhill cranes migrate through the valley every spring and fall. The Monte Vista Crane Festival takes place in March, centering on the Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge located south of town. The valley is a flyway for many migrating birds including avocets, bald eagles, goldfinches, and a plethora of hawk species.
thE Area Supports a wIde variety of wiLdlIFe. SandhIll CraNes mIGRaTe ThrouGh the vAllEY every sPrING aNd fall. thE monTe Vista CRANe FestivAl takes PlAcE iN mArcH, cenTERInG On the MontE ViSTa nAtiOnal wIlDLiFe REFuGe lOcateD south oF town. tHe ValleY is a fLyway For mAny migRatINg birDs iNclUDing AvOCeTs, Bald Eagles, GOldfINChes, AnD a plEthOra Of HAwk SPEcies.