Castlewood Canyon State Park
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Castlewood Canyon State Park is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 219 species recorded on eBird. This canyon habitat attracts Mallard, Rock Pigeon, and Northern Flicker 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
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Lewis's Woodpecker
Melanerpes lewis
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
White-eyed Vireo
Vireo griseus
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
Evening Grosbeak
Hesperiphona vespertina
Black-throated Blue Warbler
Setophaga caerulescens
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
White-throated Swift
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Turkey Vulture
Red-tailed Hawk
Belted Kingfisher
Western Wood-Pewee
Western Flycatcher
Say's Phoebe
Plumbeous Vireo
Steller's Jay
Common Raven
Mountain Chickadee
Tree Swallow
Violet-green Swallow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Cliff Swallow
White-breasted Nuthatch
Pygmy Nuthatch
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for echoing calls of Canyon Wren and other canyon specialties.
- 2
Check rocky ledges and cliff faces for nesting raptors.
- 3
Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.
Amenities
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