Cheraw Lake
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Cheraw Lake is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 226 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Greater White-fronted Goose, Cackling Goose, and Canada Goose 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
Common Black Hawk
Buteogallus anthracinus
Bushtit
Psaltriparus minimus
Marbled Godwit
Limosa fedoa
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Bufflehead
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Black-necked Stilt
American Avocet
Killdeer
Snowy Plover
Lesser Yellowlegs
Greater Yellowlegs
Baird's Sandpiper
Western Sandpiper
Ring-billed Gull
European Starling
House Sparrow
White-crowned Sparrow
Common Grackle
Green-winged Teal
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Eared Grebe
Western Meadowlark
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.
Amenities
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