Bear Creek Lake Park
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Bear Creek Lake Park is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 289 species recorded on eBird. This lake and river/riparian habitat attracts Canada Goose, Great Horned Owl, and Northern Flicker 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
Western Bluebird
Sialia mexicana
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Pacific Wren
Troglodytes pacificus
Dunlin
Calidris alpina
Surf Scoter
Melanitta perspicillata
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Hooded Merganser
Northern Harrier
Red-tailed Hawk
Northern Flicker
Black-billed Magpie
European Starling
Mountain Bluebird
American Tree Sparrow
White-crowned Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Western Meadowlark
Great Horned Owl
Great Blue Heron
American Crow
American Robin
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Shoveler
Green-winged Teal
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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