Boyd Lake
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Boyd Lake is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 288 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Ring-billed Gull 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
Acorn Woodpecker
Melanerpes formicivorus
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Selasphorus platycercus
Semipalmated Plover
Charadrius semipalmatus
Violet-green Swallow
Tachycineta thalassina
Willet
Tringa semipalmata
Forster's Tern
Sterna forsteri
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Gadwall
Wild Turkey
Mourning Dove
Ring-billed Gull
Forster's Tern
Western Grebe
Great Blue Heron
American White Pelican
Red-tailed Hawk
Say's Phoebe
Blue Jay
Horned Lark
Bushtit
American Robin
House Finch
Western Meadowlark
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Common Merganser
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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