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
Lark Sparrow
Chondestes grammacus
Sora
Porzana carolina
Lazuli Bunting
Passerina amoena
Ash-throated Flycatcher
Myiarchus cinerascens
Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Archilochus alexandri
Gambel's Quail
Callipepla gambelii
Forster's Tern
Sterna forsteri
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Polioptila caerulea
Wilson's Phalarope
Phalaropus tricolor
Western Sandpiper
Calidris mauri
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
American Wigeon
Redhead
Ring-necked Duck
Ruddy Duck
Eurasian Collared-Dove
American Coot
Killdeer
Franklin's Gull
Ring-billed Gull
Pied-billed Grebe
Western Grebe
Common Loon
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Black-billed Magpie
Common Raven
Barn Swallow
House Finch
Western Meadowlark
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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