Bluff Lake Nature Center
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Bluff Lake Nature Center is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 238 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Northern Shoveler, and Gadwall 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
Western Bluebird
Sialia mexicana
Western Kingbird
Tyrannus verticalis
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Mexican Duck
Anas diazi
Winter Wren
Troglodytes hiemalis
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
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
Mallard
Ring-necked Duck
American Coot
Red-tailed Hawk
Belted Kingfisher
Northern Flicker
Black-billed Magpie
American Crow
American Robin
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Goldeneye
Marsh Wren
European Starling
Hooded Merganser
Rock Pigeon
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Killdeer
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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