Chatfield State Park - Marina Sandspit
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Chatfield State Park - Marina Sandspit is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 265 species recorded on eBird. This mountain and forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Northern Shoveler, 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
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Green Heron
Butorides virescens
Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus
Northern Pintail
Anas acuta
Brewer's Sparrow
Spizella breweri
Least Flycatcher
Empidonax minimus
Semipalmated Plover
Charadrius semipalmatus
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
Western Tanager
Piranga ludoviciana
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Contopus virens
Pine Siskin
Spinus pinus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Common Merganser
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
Ring-billed Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Snowy Egret
Great Blue Heron
Belted Kingfisher
Say's Phoebe
Western Kingbird
Black-billed Magpie
Horned Lark
Barn Swallow
Cliff Swallow
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Lark Sparrow
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
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