Harriman Lake Park
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Harriman Lake Park is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 244 species recorded on eBird. This lake and urban park habitat attracts Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, and Gadwall 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
Black Phoebe
Sayornis nigricans
Mountain Bluebird
Sialia currucoides
Long-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus scolopaceus
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
Calliope Hummingbird
Selasphorus calliope
Veery
Catharus fuscescens
Bonaparte's Gull
Chroicocephalus philadelphia
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Accipiter striatus
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
White-rumped Sandpiper
Calidris fuscicollis
Western Warbling Vireo
Vireo swainsoni
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Tree Swallow
Bushtit
European Starling
American Robin
House Sparrow
House Finch
Lesser Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Northern Yellow Warbler
Rock Pigeon
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Turkey Vulture
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.
Amenities
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