Antero Reservoir
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Antero Reservoir is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts a wide variety of species among many others. Elevation changes create diverse habitats, from riparian valleys to alpine meadows, supporting a wide range of species.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Lark Bunting
Calamospiza melanocorys
Western Gull
Larus occidentalis
Red Crossbill (Lodgepole Pine or type 5)
Loxia curvirostra
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Williamson's Sapsucker
Western Warbling Vireo
Common Raven
Tree Swallow
White-breasted Nuthatch
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Northern House Wren
Mountain Bluebird
Red Crossbill
Northern Flicker
Olive-sided Flycatcher
Western Wood-Pewee
Western Flycatcher
Clark's Nutcracker
Mountain Chickadee
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Brewer's Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
Green-tailed Towhee
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.
Amenities
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