Clear Spring Ranch
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Clear Spring Ranch is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 301 species recorded on eBird. This mountain and forest habitat attracts Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, and Northern Flicker 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
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Black-throated Sparrow
Amphispiza bilineata
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Coccyzus americanus
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Wood Thrush
Hylocichla mustelina
Black Phoebe
Sayornis nigricans
Hooded Warbler
Setophaga citrina
Common Black Hawk
Buteogallus anthracinus
Magnolia Warbler
Setophaga magnolia
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mississippi Kite
Great Blue Heron
Red-tailed Hawk
American Kestrel
Say's Phoebe
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
European Starling
American Robin
House Sparrow
Killdeer
Northern Flicker
Tree Swallow
Northern House Wren
Spotted Towhee
Yellow-breasted Chat
Bullock's Oriole
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Yellowthroat
Northern Yellow Warbler
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring layers as mountain weather changes rapidly at elevation.
- 2
Check exposed ridges and thermals for soaring raptors and swifts.
- 3
Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.
Amenities
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