Garden of the Gods
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Garden of the Gods is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 203 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay, American Crow, and Bushtit 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
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
Rock Pigeon
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
American Robin
White-throated Swift
Northern Flicker
Black-billed Magpie
Common Raven
Dark-eyed Junco
Spotted Towhee
Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Bushtit
Red-tailed Hawk
Downy Woodpecker
American Kestrel
Prairie Falcon
Blue Jay
Mountain Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.
Amenities
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