Fountain Creek Regional Park
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Fountain Creek Regional Park is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 291 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian and urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Gadwall, 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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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Polioptila caerulea
Cliff Swallow
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
Common Grackle
Quiscalus quiscula
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Hooded Merganser
Rock Pigeon
American Coot
Killdeer
Pied-billed Grebe
Great Blue Heron
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk
Belted Kingfisher
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
American Kestrel
Loggerhead Shrike
Birding Tips
- 1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
- 2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
- 3
Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.
Amenities
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