Aurora Reservoir
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Aurora Reservoir is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 222 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Snow Goose, Canada Goose, and Northern Shoveler 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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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Prairie Falcon
Falco mexicanus
Green Heron
Butorides virescens
Western Bluebird
Sialia mexicana
Western Tanager
Piranga ludoviciana
Pine Siskin
Spinus pinus
Savannah Sparrow
Passerculus sandwichensis
Brewer's Sparrow
Spizella breweri
Curve-billed Thrasher
Toxostoma curvirostre
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Corthylio calendula
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Double-crested Cormorant
Snowy Egret
Northern Flicker
Western Kingbird
Violet-green Swallow
Barn Swallow
Western Meadowlark
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Common Grackle
Northern Yellow Warbler
Killdeer
Great Blue Heron
Blue Jay
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Lesser Goldfinch
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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