Chatfield State Park - Swim Beach
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Chatfield State Park - Swim Beach is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 236 species recorded on eBird. This coastal 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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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
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
Red Crossbill (Ponderosa Pine or type 2)
Loxia curvirostra
Bobolink
Dolichonyx oryzivorus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
Ring-billed Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Osprey
Belted Kingfisher
Northern Flicker
Western Kingbird
Black-billed Magpie
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
Cliff Swallow
European Starling
Red-winged Blackbird
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.
Amenities
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