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
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
White-eyed Vireo
Vireo griseus
White-rumped Sandpiper
Calidris fuscicollis
Common Gallinule
Gallinula galeata
Ash-throated Flycatcher
Myiarchus cinerascens
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Killdeer
Say's Phoebe
Western Kingbird
Eastern Kingbird
Black-billed Magpie
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Barn Swallow
Northern House Wren
Gray Catbird
Mountain Bluebird
American Robin
Song Sparrow
Spotted Towhee
Western Meadowlark
Bullock's Oriole
Red-winged Blackbird
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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