Denver City Park
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Denver City Park is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 202 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Ross's Goose, Graylag Goose, and Cackling Goose 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
White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi
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
Cassin's Kingbird
Tyrannus vociferans
Snowy Owl
Bubo scandiacus
Western Tanager
Piranga ludoviciana
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Graylag x Swan Goose (hybrid)
Canada Goose
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Double-crested Cormorant
Black-crowned Night Heron
Snowy Egret
Great Blue Heron
Cooper's Hawk
Swainson's Hawk
Belted Kingfisher
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
American Kestrel
Say's Phoebe
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.
Amenities
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