Grand Junction Wildlife Area
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Grand Junction Wildlife Area is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 204 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Gadwall, and American Wigeon 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
Common Grackle
Quiscalus quiscula
Lazuli Bunting
Passerina amoena
Ash-throated Flycatcher
Myiarchus cinerascens
Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Polioptila caerulea
Black-throated Gray Warbler
Setophaga nigrescens
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Stelgidopteryx serripennis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Cinnamon Teal
Mallard
Black-necked Stilt
Killdeer
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Bald Eagle
American Kestrel
Say's Phoebe
Black-billed Magpie
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
European Starling
White-crowned Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Gambel's Quail
White-winged Dove
Mourning Dove
Pinyon Jay
Western Bluebird
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.
Amenities
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