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
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Stelgidopteryx serripennis
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Polioptila caerulea
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Selasphorus platycercus
Solitary Sandpiper
Tringa solitaria
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
Sora
Porzana carolina
Violet-green Swallow
Tachycineta thalassina
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wild Turkey
Rock Pigeon
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Turkey Vulture
Red-tailed Hawk
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
American Kestrel
Say's Phoebe
Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Black-billed Magpie
American Crow
Common Raven
Black-capped Chickadee
Bushtit
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Canyon Wren
European Starling
Sage Thrasher
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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