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
Black Phoebe
Sayornis nigricans
Mountain Bluebird
Sialia currucoides
Long-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus scolopaceus
Calliope Hummingbird
Selasphorus calliope
Veery
Catharus fuscescens
Bonaparte's Gull
Chroicocephalus philadelphia
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Accipiter striatus
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
White-rumped Sandpiper
Calidris fuscicollis
Western Warbling Vireo
Vireo swainsoni
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
American White Pelican
Osprey
Red-tailed Hawk
Black-billed Magpie
Horned Lark
Violet-green Swallow
American Robin
House Finch
Vesper Sparrow
Western Meadowlark
Bullock's Oriole
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Mallard
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
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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