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
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Melanerpes carolinus
Lark Bunting
Calamospiza melanocorys
Thick-billed Longspur
Rhynchophanes mccownii
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Northern Shoveler
Mallard
Wild Turkey
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Western Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
American White Pelican
Downy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Robin
House Sparrow
White-crowned Sparrow
Western Meadowlark
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Ring-necked Pheasant
Killdeer
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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