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
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Canvasback
Aythya valisineria
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
Greater Yellowlegs
Tringa melanoleuca
Northern Harrier
Circus hudsonius
Lesser Yellowlegs
Tringa flavipes
Willet
Tringa semipalmata
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Calidris pusilla
Eastern Bluebird
Sialia sialis
Dickcissel
Spiza americana
Ash-throated Flycatcher
Myiarchus cinerascens
White-rumped Sandpiper
Calidris fuscicollis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Spotted Sandpiper
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
American White Pelican
Osprey
Red-tailed Hawk
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Western Wood-Pewee
Western Flycatcher
Eastern Phoebe
Eastern Kingbird
Western Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
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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