Arapahoe Bend Natural Area
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Arapahoe Bend Natural Area is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 259 species recorded on eBird. This mountain and forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Pied-billed Grebe 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
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
White-eyed Vireo
Vireo griseus
White-rumped Sandpiper
Calidris fuscicollis
Common Gallinule
Gallinula galeata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mourning Dove
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
American White Pelican
Blue Jay
Tree Swallow
Northern House Wren
American Robin
House Finch
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Common Grackle
Mallard
American Coot
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
Western Grebe
American Kestrel
Cliff Swallow
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring layers as mountain weather changes rapidly at elevation.
- 2
Check exposed ridges and thermals for soaring raptors and swifts.
- 3
Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.
Amenities
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