John Martin Reservoir
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
John Martin Reservoir is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 311 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Northern Shoveler, 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
Glaucous-winged Gull
Larus glaucescens
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
Common Poorwill
Phalaenoptilus nuttallii
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Golden-winged Warbler
Vermivora chrysoptera
Black Phoebe
Sayornis nigricans
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Common Nighthawk
Horned Lark
Northern Mockingbird
Cassin's Sparrow
Grasshopper Sparrow
Western Meadowlark
American Barn Owl
Blue-winged Teal
Rock Pigeon
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Killdeer
Eared Grebe
Western Grebe
Turkey Vulture
Western Kingbird
Cliff Swallow
European Starling
American Robin
Red-winged Blackbird
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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