Cañon City Riverwalk - S Raynolds Ave to MacKenzie Ave

Colorado · Rocky Mountains

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Habitat

MountainForest

Best Seasons

Summer Fall

Difficulty

Challenging

Best Months

June-October

About This Location

Cañon City Riverwalk - S Raynolds Ave to MacKenzie Ave is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 217 species recorded on eBird. This mountain and forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, American Wigeon, and Wild Turkey 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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Notable Species

Canada Goose American Wigeon Wild Turkey Great Blue Heron Belted Kingfisher

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Ovenbird

Seiurus aurocapilla

5/30/2026Lewis Creek Trail1 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

5/28/2026County Road 287, Wetmore US-CO 38.17489, -105.146411 observed

Gray Flycatcher

Empidonax wrightii

5/27/2026County Road 103, Wetmore, Colorado, (38.257, -105.138)1 observed

Eastern Bluebird

Sialia sialis

5/26/2026Florence River Park1 observed

Curve-billed Thrasher

Toxostoma curvirostre

5/26/2026Wetmore area1 observed

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Coccyzus americanus

5/24/2026Wetmore area1 observed

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

Dryobates scalaris

5/24/2026Colorado 96, Wetmore, Colorado, US (38.24, -105.054)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

55/25/2026

Cinnamon Teal

15/25/2026

Mallard

15/25/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

15/25/2026

Mourning Dove

25/25/2026

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

15/25/2026

Great Blue Heron

15/25/2026

Osprey

15/25/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

15/25/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

15/25/2026

Northern Flicker

15/25/2026

Blue Jay

35/25/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

25/25/2026

Northern House Wren

15/25/2026

Gray Catbird

15/25/2026

American Robin

25/25/2026

House Finch

15/25/2026

Yellow-breasted Chat

15/25/2026

Western Meadowlark

15/25/2026

Bullock's Oriole

25/25/2026

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

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Cañon City Riverwalk - S Raynolds Ave to MacKenzie Ave for birding?▼

The best months to visit Cañon City Riverwalk - S Raynolds Ave to MacKenzie Ave for birding are June-October. The best seasons are Summer and Fall.

What birds can I see at Cañon City Riverwalk - S Raynolds Ave to MacKenzie Ave?▼

Notable species at Cañon City Riverwalk - S Raynolds Ave to MacKenzie Ave include Canada Goose, American Wigeon, Wild Turkey, Great Blue Heron, Belted Kingfisher. The area supports mountain, forest habitats.

How difficult is birding at Cañon City Riverwalk - S Raynolds Ave to MacKenzie Ave?▼

Birding at Cañon City Riverwalk - S Raynolds Ave to MacKenzie Ave is rated as Challenging. The terrain can be challenging and may require good physical fitness and preparation.

What amenities are available at Cañon City Riverwalk - S Raynolds Ave to MacKenzie Ave?▼

Cañon City Riverwalk - S Raynolds Ave to MacKenzie Ave offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.