Ft Lyon Wildlife Easement
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Ft Lyon Wildlife Easement is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 258 species recorded on eBird. This mountain and forest habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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
Glaucous-winged Gull
Larus glaucescens
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
Common Poorwill
Phalaenoptilus nuttallii
Golden-winged Warbler
Vermivora chrysoptera
Black Phoebe
Sayornis nigricans
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Blue-winged Teal
Ring-necked Pheasant
Rock Pigeon
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Common Nighthawk
Chimney Swift
Virginia Rail
American Coot
Red-headed Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Western Wood-Pewee
Western Kingbird
Eastern Kingbird
Blue Jay
Barn Swallow
European Starling
Brown Thrasher
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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