Highline Lake State Park
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Highline Lake State Park is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 266 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Cinnamon Teal, 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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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Least Flycatcher
Empidonax minimus
Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea
Long-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus scolopaceus
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Calidris pusilla
Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
Turkey Vulture (Northern)
Cathartes aura
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Turkey Vulture
Red-tailed Hawk
Great Horned Owl
American Kestrel
Western Wood-Pewee
Say's Phoebe
Ash-throated Flycatcher
Western Kingbird
Common Raven
Bank Swallow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Barn Swallow
Cliff Swallow
European Starling
American Robin
House Finch
Lesser Goldfinch
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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