Cherry Creek State Park
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
Easy
June-October
$10 per vehicle
Open daily, 5 AM - 10 PM
About This Location
Cherry Creek State Park is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 337 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Blue-winged Teal, Northern Shoveler, and Green-winged Teal 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
Western Bluebird
Sialia mexicana
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Mexican Duck
Anas diazi
Dunlin
Calidris alpina
Surf Scoter
Melanitta perspicillata
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Northern Shoveler
Green-winged Teal
American Coot
Wilson's Snipe
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Bushtit
European Starling
American Robin
House Finch
American Goldfinch
American Tree Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
White-crowned Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
- 2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
- 3
Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.
- 4
Purchase your day pass online in advance to avoid wait times at the entrance station.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Cherry Creek Reservoir
- Denver Botanic Gardens
- Chatfield State Park
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