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
Baird's Sparrow
Centronyx bairdii
Curve-billed Thrasher
Toxostoma curvirostre
Cassin's Kingbird
Tyrannus vociferans
Red Crossbill (Ponderosa Pine or type 2)
Loxia curvirostra
Evening Grosbeak
Hesperiphona vespertina
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Turkey Vulture
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Prairie Falcon
Western Wood-Pewee
Western Flycatcher
Plumbeous Vireo
American Crow
Common Raven
Black-capped Chickadee
Violet-green Swallow
White-breasted Nuthatch
Pygmy Nuthatch
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Canyon Wren
Northern House Wren
Western Bluebird
Mountain Bluebird
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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