Bobcat Ridge Natural Area
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Bobcat Ridge Natural Area is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 210 species recorded on eBird. This mountain habitat attracts Northern Flicker, European Starling, and Mountain Bluebird 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-eyed Vireo
Vireo griseus
Pectoral Sandpiper
Calidris melanotos
Long-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus scolopaceus
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Brown Thrasher
Toxostoma rufum
Lazuli x Indigo Bunting (hybrid)
Passerina amoena x cyanea
Semipalmated Plover
Charadrius semipalmatus
Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Turkey Vulture
American Kestrel
Western Wood-Pewee
Western Kingbird
Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Black-billed Magpie
Barn Swallow
Rock Wren
Mountain Bluebird
Pine Siskin
Chipping Sparrow
Lark Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
Green-tailed Towhee
Spotted Towhee
Western Meadowlark
Bullock's Oriole
Red-winged Blackbird
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring layers as mountain weather changes rapidly at elevation.
- 2
Check exposed ridges and thermals for soaring raptors and swifts.
- 3
Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.
Amenities
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