Chatfield State Park
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
Easy
June-October
$10 per vehicle
Open daily, 5 AM - 10 PM
About This Location
Chatfield State Park is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 334 species recorded on eBird. This mountain and forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Gadwall, 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
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Surf Scoter
Melanitta perspicillata
Black Phoebe
Sayornis nigricans
Black-headed Grosbeak
Pheucticus melanocephalus
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Western Kingbird
Tyrannus verticalis
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Archilochus alexandri
Nashville Warbler
Leiothlypis ruficapilla
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Blue-winged Teal
Gadwall
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Killdeer
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Osprey
Red-tailed Hawk
Northern Flicker
Say's Phoebe
Black-billed Magpie
American Crow
Common Raven
Horned Lark
Violet-green Swallow
Northern House Wren
European Starling
Western Bluebird
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.
- 4
Purchase your day pass online in advance to avoid wait times at the entrance station.
- 5
Scan the canopy edges at dawn for migrating warblers and other songbirds during spring and fall.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Chatfield Reservoir
- South Platte Park
- Waterton Canyon
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