Golden Ponds Park and Nature Area
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Golden Ponds Park and Nature Area is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 258 species recorded on eBird. This 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
Western Sandpiper
Calidris mauri
Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus
Wilson's Phalarope
Phalaropus tricolor
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Black Phoebe
Sayornis nigricans
Acorn Woodpecker
Melanerpes formicivorus
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Polioptila caerulea
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Stelgidopteryx serripennis
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Ring-necked Duck
Ruddy Duck
Great Blue Heron
American White Pelican
Cooper's Hawk
Northern Flicker
Black-capped Chickadee
Red-breasted Nuthatch
American Robin
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Double-crested Cormorant
Bald Eagle
Downy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
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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