Centennial Park
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Centennial Park is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 206 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, and Gadwall 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
Cassin's Kingbird
Tyrannus vociferans
Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea
Forster's Tern
Sterna forsteri
Least Flycatcher
Empidonax minimus
Semipalmated Plover
Charadrius semipalmatus
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Green Heron
Butorides virescens
Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus
Northern Pintail
Anas acuta
Brewer's Sparrow
Spizella breweri
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Swainson's Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk
Belted Kingfisher
Northern Flicker
Western Wood-Pewee
Say's Phoebe
Western Kingbird
Black-billed Magpie
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Bank Swallow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.
Amenities
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