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
Semipalmated Plover
Charadrius semipalmatus
Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea
Lazuli x Indigo Bunting (hybrid)
Passerina amoena x cyanea
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Black x Eastern Phoebe (hybrid)
Sayornis nigricans x phoebe
Rufous Hummingbird
Selasphorus rufus
Willet (Western)
Tringa semipalmata
White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi
Laughing Gull
Leucophaeus atricilla
Willet
Tringa semipalmata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
Double-crested Cormorant
Snowy Egret
Belted Kingfisher
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Northern House Wren
American Robin
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Yellowthroat
Great Blue Heron
Northern Flicker
Violet-green Swallow
American Goldfinch
Common Grackle
Blue Grosbeak
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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