Lake birding habitat

Cañon City Riverwalk - Sell Lake to S Raynolds Ave

Colorado · Rocky Mountains

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

June-October

About This Location

Cañon City Riverwalk - Sell Lake to S Raynolds Ave is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 241 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, American Wigeon, and Mallard 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

Live Bird Data

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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

Mourning Dove

25/28/2026

Downy Woodpecker

15/28/2026

Northern Flicker

25/28/2026

Western Wood-Pewee

15/28/2026

Ash-throated Flycatcher

15/28/2026

Western Warbling Vireo

15/28/2026

Blue Jay

55/28/2026

Bushtit

105/28/2026

American Robin

5/28/2026

Yellow-breasted Chat

5/28/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

15/28/2026

Black-headed Grosbeak

15/28/2026

Blue Grosbeak

25/28/2026

Lazuli Bunting

25/28/2026

Canada Goose

125/24/2026

Mallard

65/24/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

15/24/2026

Great Blue Heron

15/24/2026

Turkey Vulture

35/24/2026

Olive-sided Flycatcher

15/24/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

    Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Cañon City Riverwalk - Sell Lake to S Raynolds Ave for birding?
The best months to visit Cañon City Riverwalk - Sell Lake to S Raynolds Ave for birding are June-October. The best seasons are Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Cañon City Riverwalk - Sell Lake to S Raynolds Ave?
Notable species at Cañon City Riverwalk - Sell Lake to S Raynolds Ave include Canada Goose, American Wigeon, Mallard, Eurasian Collared-Dove, Mourning Dove. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Cañon City Riverwalk - Sell Lake to S Raynolds Ave?
Birding at Cañon City Riverwalk - Sell Lake to S Raynolds Ave is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Cañon City Riverwalk - Sell Lake to S Raynolds Ave?
Cañon City Riverwalk - Sell Lake to S Raynolds Ave offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.