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
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
White-eyed Vireo
Vireo griseus
White-rumped Sandpiper
Calidris fuscicollis
Common Gallinule
Gallinula galeata
Ash-throated Flycatcher
Myiarchus cinerascens
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Turkey Vulture
Red-tailed Hawk
Great Horned Owl
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
American Kestrel
Prairie Falcon
Western Wood-Pewee
Western Flycatcher
Say's Phoebe
Western Kingbird
Eastern Kingbird
Blue Jay
Black-billed Magpie
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
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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