Urban Park birding habitat

Belmar Park

Colorado · Rocky Mountains

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

June-October

About This Location

Belmar Park is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 246 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Ring-billed Gull, and Double-crested Cormorant 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

Black Phoebe

Sayornis nigricans

5/31/2026South Platte Park--Carson Nature Center5 observed

Mountain Bluebird

Sialia currucoides

5/31/2026CommonGround (Westerly) Wetlands2 observed

Long-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus scolopaceus

5/31/2026CommonGround (Westerly) Wetlands4 observed

Eastern Warbling Vireo

Vireo gilvus

5/31/2026Rocky Mountain Arsenal NWR (Please use more specific locations)1 observed

Calliope Hummingbird

Selasphorus calliope

5/31/20265440 S Perry St, Littleton US-CO (39.6185,-105.0431)1 observed

Veery

Catharus fuscescens

5/31/2026Waterton Canyon--upstream from overhead pipes1 observed

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

5/31/2026Cherry Creek SP--Prairie Loop1 observed

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Accipiter striatus

5/31/2026Cherry Creek SP--Prairie Loop1 observed

Neotropic Cormorant

Nannopterum brasilianum

5/31/2026Cherry Creek SP--Marina & nearby Dam Trail1 observed

Indigo Bunting

Passerina cyanea

5/31/2026Rocky Mountain Arsenal NWR--Havana Ponds and Trail1 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

5/31/2026Rocky Mountain Arsenal NWR--Havana Ponds and Trail1 observed

White-rumped Sandpiper

Calidris fuscicollis

5/31/2026Cherry Creek SP--Pelican Point area2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

185/31/2026

Mallard

105/31/2026

Mourning Dove

25/31/2026

American Avocet

75/31/2026

Killdeer

35/31/2026

Ring-billed Gull

25/31/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

405/31/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

15/31/2026

Snowy Egret

25/31/2026

Belted Kingfisher

15/31/2026

Northern Flicker

35/31/2026

Western Wood-Pewee

25/31/2026

Black-billed Magpie

35/31/2026

American Crow

35/31/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

45/31/2026

Tree Swallow

45/31/2026

Barn Swallow

125/31/2026

Bushtit

35/31/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

15/31/2026

European Starling

45/31/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Belmar Park for birding?
The best months to visit Belmar Park for birding are June-October. The best seasons are Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Belmar Park?
Notable species at Belmar Park include Canada Goose, Ring-billed Gull, Double-crested Cormorant, Red-tailed Hawk, Northern Flicker. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Belmar Park?
Birding at Belmar Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Belmar Park?
Belmar Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.