Jackson Lake State Park
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Jackson Lake State Park is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 317 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Northern Flicker, European Starling, and American Robin 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
American Redstart
Setophaga ruticilla
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Western Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Northern House Wren
American Robin
Spotted Towhee
Yellow-breasted Chat
Western Meadowlark
Bullock's Oriole
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Common Grackle
Common Yellowthroat
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Killdeer
House Sparrow
Ring-necked Pheasant
Rock Pigeon
Snowy Egret
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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