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
Black x Eastern Phoebe (hybrid)
Sayornis nigricans x phoebe
Eastern Bluebird
Sialia sialis
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Lazuli x Indigo Bunting (hybrid)
Passerina amoena x cyanea
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Turkey Vulture
Prairie Falcon
Western Wood-Pewee
Say's Phoebe
Ash-throated Flycatcher
Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Black-billed Magpie
Common Raven
Black-capped Chickadee
Juniper Titmouse
American Robin
Lesser Goldfinch
Chipping Sparrow
Canyon Towhee
Yellow-breasted Chat
Brown-headed Cowbird
Northern Yellow Warbler
Blue Grosbeak
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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