Baseline Reservoir
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Baseline Reservoir is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 216 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, and Mallard 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
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
Long-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus scolopaceus
Canvasback
Aythya valisineria
Blackburnian Warbler
Setophaga fusca
Common Goldeneye
Bucephala clangula
Ring-necked Pheasant
Phasianus colchicus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Blue-winged Teal
Mallard
American Avocet
Wilson's Phalarope
Killdeer
Red-necked Phalarope
Bonaparte's Gull
Great Blue Heron
American White Pelican
Black-capped Chickadee
Tree Swallow
Violet-green Swallow
Barn Swallow
Cliff Swallow
Northern House Wren
American Robin
Song Sparrow
Western Meadowlark
Northern Yellow Warbler
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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