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
White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Green Heron
Butorides virescens
Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus
Northern Pintail
Anas acuta
Brewer's Sparrow
Spizella breweri
Least Flycatcher
Empidonax minimus
Semipalmated Plover
Charadrius semipalmatus
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
White-eyed Vireo
Vireo griseus
Western Tanager
Piranga ludoviciana
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Contopus virens
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
Osprey
Swainson's Hawk
Western Wood-Pewee
Black-billed Magpie
Barn Swallow
White-breasted Nuthatch
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Western Meadowlark
Common Yellowthroat
Canada Goose
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Spotted Sandpiper
Great Blue Heron
Northern Flicker
American Kestrel
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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