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
Western Bluebird
Sialia mexicana
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Mexican Duck
Anas diazi
Pacific Wren
Troglodytes pacificus
Dunlin
Calidris alpina
Surf Scoter
Melanitta perspicillata
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Cackling Goose
Canada Goose
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Common Merganser
American Coot
Ring-billed Gull
Red-tailed Hawk
Northern Flicker
European Starling
House Finch
Red-winged Blackbird
Mallard
Hooded Merganser
Black-billed Magpie
American Crow
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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