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

Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

7/6/2026MissKite-859 Griffin Avenue, Cañon City, Colorado, US (38.435, -105.232)2 observed

Lazuli x Indigo Bunting (hybrid)

Passerina amoena x cyanea

7/3/2026Cañon City Riverwalk--S Raynolds Ave. to MacKenzie Ave.1 observed

Willet

Tringa semipalmata

7/2/2026Brush Hollow Reservoir2 observed

American Avocet

Recurvirostra americana

7/2/2026Brush Hollow Reservoir3 observed

Bald Eagle

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

7/1/2026Pathfinder Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Eurasian Collared-Dove

37/3/2026

White-winged Dove

27/3/2026

Mourning Dove

307/3/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

17/3/2026

Killdeer

17/3/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

17/3/2026

Belted Kingfisher

17/3/2026

Downy Woodpecker

17/3/2026

Northern Flicker

47/3/2026

American Kestrel

17/3/2026

Western Wood-Pewee

17/3/2026

Eastern Phoebe

17/3/2026

Western Kingbird

17/3/2026

Western Warbling Vireo

17/3/2026

Blue Jay

37/3/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

97/3/2026

Cliff Swallow

17/3/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

17/3/2026

Northern House Wren

37/3/2026

Gray Catbird

37/3/2026

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.