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
Pectoral Sandpiper
Calidris melanotos
Bushtit
Psaltriparus minimus
Red-necked Phalarope
Phalaropus lobatus
Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
American Avocet
Killdeer
Snowy Plover
Wilson's Phalarope
Spotted Sandpiper
Lesser Yellowlegs
Greater Yellowlegs
Stilt Sandpiper
Baird's Sandpiper
Least Sandpiper
Western Sandpiper
Ring-billed Gull
Eared Grebe
Western Kingbird
Barn Swallow
Cliff Swallow
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Peregrine Falcon
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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