Jumbo Reservoir
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Jumbo Reservoir is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 278 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Snow Goose, Mallard, and Redhead 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
Canada Warbler
Cardellina canadensis
Spotted x Eastern Towhee (hybrid)
Pipilo maculatus x erythrophthalmus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Melanerpes carolinus
Eastern Towhee
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Northern Bobwhite
Colinus virginianus
American Herring Gull
Larus smithsonianus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Ring-necked Pheasant
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Western Grebe
Great Blue Heron
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-headed Woodpecker
Western Kingbird
Eastern Kingbird
Bell's Vireo
Cliff Swallow
Northern House Wren
European Starling
Brown Thrasher
American Robin
House Sparrow
Lark Sparrow
Western Meadowlark
Orchard Oriole
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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