Lake Henry
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Lake Henry is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 290 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Snow Goose, Gadwall, and American Wigeon 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
Bushtit
Psaltriparus minimus
Red-necked Phalarope
Phalaropus lobatus
Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
Great Blue Heron
American White Pelican
Horned Lark
Rock Wren
Western Meadowlark
Mourning Dove
Black-necked Stilt
American Avocet
Spotted Sandpiper
Greater Yellowlegs
Cliff Swallow
Common Grackle
Ruddy Duck
Long-billed Curlew
Franklin's Gull
Clark's Grebe
American Kestrel
Marsh Wren
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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