Lake Estes
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Lake Estes is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 282 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Common Goldeneye, and American Crow 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
White-eyed Vireo
Vireo griseus
Brown Thrasher
Toxostoma rufum
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Accipiter striatus
Red Crossbill (Ponderosa Pine or type 2)
Loxia curvirostra
Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea
Veery
Catharus fuscescens
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Double-crested Cormorant
Turkey Vulture
Northern Flicker
Black-billed Magpie
American Crow
Tree Swallow
Violet-green Swallow
Barn Swallow
Bushtit
Pygmy Nuthatch
Mountain Bluebird
Brewer's Blackbird
Common Grackle
Mallard
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
Osprey
Bald Eagle
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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