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
White Ibis
Eudocimus albus
Barn Swallow (American)
Hirundo rustica
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Calidris pusilla
Black Phoebe
Sayornis nigricans
Acorn Woodpecker
Melanerpes formicivorus
Sora
Porzana carolina
Semipalmated Plover
Charadrius semipalmatus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
American White Pelican
Black-billed Magpie
American Crow
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
Mallard
Bufflehead
Ring-billed Gull
Turkey Vulture
Red-winged Blackbird
American Avocet
Killdeer
Franklin's Gull
Western Grebe
Western Meadowlark
Blue Jay
Lesser Scaup
Common Merganser
Great-tailed Grackle
Green-winged Teal
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
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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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