Dupont Open Space
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Dupont Open Space is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 203 species recorded on eBird. This mountain and forest habitat attracts Gadwall, American Wigeon, and Mallard 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
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
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
Canada Goose
Wild Turkey
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Killdeer
Great Blue Heron
Red-tailed Hawk
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Western Wood-Pewee
Least Flycatcher
Western Flycatcher
Say's Phoebe
Plumbeous Vireo
Western Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
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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