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
Greater Roadrunner
Geococcyx californianus
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
Western x Clark's Grebe (hybrid)
Aechmophorus occidentalis x clarkii
Upland Sandpiper
Bartramia longicauda
Bank Swallow
Riparia riparia
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Common Nighthawk
Virginia Rail
Great Horned Owl
Swainson's Hawk
Eastern Kingbird
Cliff Swallow
Prairie Falcon
Killdeer
Burrowing Owl
Black-billed Magpie
Northern Bobwhite
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Northern Harrier
American Kestrel
Northern House Wren
American Robin
Western Meadowlark
Red-winged Blackbird
Lazuli Bunting
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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