CSU - Environmental Learning Center
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
CSU - Environmental Learning Center is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 273 species recorded on eBird. This mountain and forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and American Wigeon 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
American Barn Owl
Tyto furcata
Say's Phoebe
Sayornis saya
Western Grebe
Aechmophorus occidentalis
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
Common Grackle
Quiscalus quiscula
Winter Wren
Troglodytes hiemalis
Red-naped Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus nuchalis
Mexican Duck
Anas diazi
Least Sandpiper
Calidris minutilla
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
American Wigeon
Mallard
Red-tailed Hawk
Great Horned Owl
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Black-capped Chickadee
Bushtit
European Starling
American Robin
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Dark-eyed Junco
Song Sparrow
Western Meadowlark
Red-winged Blackbird
Wood Duck
Bufflehead
Cooper's Hawk
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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