Equalizer Lake
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Equalizer Lake is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 211 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Ring-billed Gull, American White Pelican, and American Kestrel 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
American Pipit
Anthus rubescens
Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
White-eyed Vireo
Vireo griseus
Rufous Hummingbird
Selasphorus rufus
Long-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus scolopaceus
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Green Heron
Butorides virescens
Brown Thrasher
Toxostoma rufum
Lazuli x Indigo Bunting (hybrid)
Passerina amoena x cyanea
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Virginia Rail
Western Grebe
Barn Swallow
Cliff Swallow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Yellowthroat
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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