Brush Hollow Reservoir
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Brush Hollow Reservoir is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 262 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Red-tailed Hawk, Common Raven, and Bewick's Wren 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
Gray Flycatcher
Empidonax wrightii
Eastern Bluebird
Sialia sialis
Curve-billed Thrasher
Toxostoma curvirostre
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Coccyzus americanus
Ladder-backed Woodpecker
Dryobates scalaris
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Black-billed Magpie
Western Meadowlark
Canada Goose
Blue-winged Teal
American Coot
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Ash-throated Flycatcher
Common Raven
Violet-green Swallow
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Northern Yellow Warbler
Lazuli Bunting
Mallard
Ruddy Duck
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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