Clement Park and Johnson Reservoir
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Clement Park and Johnson Reservoir is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 228 species recorded on eBird. This lake and urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Lesser Scaup 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
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Green Heron
Butorides virescens
Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus
Northern Pintail
Anas acuta
Brewer's Sparrow
Spizella breweri
Least Flycatcher
Empidonax minimus
Semipalmated Plover
Charadrius semipalmatus
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
Western Tanager
Piranga ludoviciana
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Contopus virens
Pine Siskin
Spinus pinus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
Great Blue Heron
Northern Flicker
American Kestrel
Say's Phoebe
Black-billed Magpie
Tree Swallow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Barn Swallow
Cliff Swallow
European Starling
House Sparrow
House Finch
Lesser Goldfinch
American Goldfinch
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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