Arapahoe Bend Natural Area
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
Challenging
June-October
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
American Barn Owl
Tyto furcata
Say's Phoebe
Sayornis saya
Western Grebe
Aechmophorus occidentalis
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
Common Grackle
Quiscalus quiscula
Winter Wren
Troglodytes hiemalis
Red-naped Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus nuchalis
Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon x Pink-sided)
Junco hyemalis
Mexican Duck
Anas diazi
Least Sandpiper
Calidris minutilla
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Pied-billed Grebe
Red-tailed Hawk
Belted Kingfisher
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
European Starling
American Robin
House Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Redhead
Common Goldeneye
Common Merganser
Ring-billed Gull
Wood Duck
American Wigeon
Bald Eagle
Hooded Merganser
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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