Dixon Reservoir
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Dixon Reservoir is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 272 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Gadwall, 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
Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea
Lazuli x Indigo Bunting (hybrid)
Passerina amoena x cyanea
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Black x Eastern Phoebe (hybrid)
Sayornis nigricans x phoebe
Rufous Hummingbird
Selasphorus rufus
Willet (Western)
Tringa semipalmata
White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi
Laughing Gull
Leucophaeus atricilla
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
Willet
Tringa semipalmata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Turkey Vulture
Black-billed Magpie
Common Raven
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
House Finch
Lesser Goldfinch
Spotted Towhee
Bullock's Oriole
Canada Goose
Mallard
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Killdeer
Great Blue Heron
Osprey
Western Kingbird
Cliff Swallow
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Rock Wren
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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