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
Black Phoebe
Sayornis nigricans
Mountain Bluebird
Sialia currucoides
Long-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus scolopaceus
Calliope Hummingbird
Selasphorus calliope
Veery
Catharus fuscescens
Bonaparte's Gull
Chroicocephalus philadelphia
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Accipiter striatus
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
White-rumped Sandpiper
Calidris fuscicollis
Western Warbling Vireo
Vireo swainsoni
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Killdeer
Barn Swallow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Gadwall
Mourning Dove
Spotted Sandpiper
Rock Pigeon
Double-crested Cormorant
Western Wood-Pewee
Say's Phoebe
Eastern Kingbird
Blue Jay
American Crow
Tree Swallow
Northern House Wren
American Robin
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Great Blue Heron
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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