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
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
Common Nighthawk
Mourning Dove
Common Poorwill
White-throated Swift
Say's Phoebe
Western Kingbird
Violet-green Swallow
Spotted Towhee
Northern Yellow Warbler
Mountain Chickadee
American Robin
House Finch
Red-winged Blackbird
Cinnamon Teal
Cliff Swallow
Northern House Wren
Gadwall
Mallard
Hooded Merganser
Killdeer
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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