Chatfield State Park - Downstream from Kingfisher Bridge

Colorado · Rocky Mountains

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Habitat

MountainForest

Best Seasons

Summer Fall

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

June-October

About This Location

Chatfield State Park - Downstream from Kingfisher Bridge is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 276 species recorded on eBird. This mountain and forest habitat attracts Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, 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

Cackling Goose Canada Goose Mallard Bufflehead Common Goldeneye

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Black Phoebe

Sayornis nigricans

5/31/2026South Platte Park--Carson Nature Center5 observed

Mountain Bluebird

Sialia currucoides

5/31/2026CommonGround (Westerly) Wetlands2 observed

Long-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus scolopaceus

5/31/2026CommonGround (Westerly) Wetlands4 observed

Calliope Hummingbird

Selasphorus calliope

5/31/20265440 S Perry St, Littleton US-CO (39.6185,-105.0431)1 observed

Veery

Catharus fuscescens

5/31/2026Waterton Canyon--upstream from overhead pipes1 observed

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

5/31/2026Cherry Creek SP--Prairie Loop1 observed

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Accipiter striatus

5/31/2026Cherry Creek SP--Prairie Loop1 observed

Neotropic Cormorant

Nannopterum brasilianum

5/31/2026Cherry Creek SP--Marina & nearby Dam Trail1 observed

White-rumped Sandpiper

Calidris fuscicollis

5/31/2026Cherry Creek SP--Pelican Point area2 observed

Western Warbling Vireo

Vireo swainsoni

5/31/2026Cherry Creek State Park, Greenwood Village US-CO 39.63455, -104.863231 observed

Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

5/31/2026Cherry Creek State Park, Greenwood Village US-CO 39.63455, -104.863231 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

65/26/2026

Wood Duck

45/26/2026

Mallard

75/26/2026

Common Merganser

85/26/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

25/26/2026

Mourning Dove

95/26/2026

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

85/26/2026

Killdeer

25/26/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

45/26/2026

Ring-billed Gull

15/26/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

25/26/2026

Great Blue Heron

15/26/2026

American White Pelican

15/26/2026

Osprey

25/26/2026

Bald Eagle

15/26/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

15/26/2026

Downy Woodpecker

25/26/2026

Northern Flicker

65/26/2026

Western Wood-Pewee

95/26/2026

Least Flycatcher

45/26/2026

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.

Amenities

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

Visitor Center

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Chatfield State Park - Downstream from Kingfisher Bridge for birding?▼

The best months to visit Chatfield State Park - Downstream from Kingfisher Bridge for birding are June-October. The best seasons are Summer and Fall.

What birds can I see at Chatfield State Park - Downstream from Kingfisher Bridge?▼

Notable species at Chatfield State Park - Downstream from Kingfisher Bridge include Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, Mallard, Bufflehead, Common Goldeneye. The area supports mountain, forest habitats.

How difficult is birding at Chatfield State Park - Downstream from Kingfisher Bridge?▼

Birding at Chatfield State Park - Downstream from Kingfisher Bridge is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

What amenities are available at Chatfield State Park - Downstream from Kingfisher Bridge?▼

Chatfield State Park - Downstream from Kingfisher Bridge offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.