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
Kentucky Warbler
Geothlypis formosa
MacGillivray's x Mourning Warbler (hybrid)
Geothlypis tolmiei x philadelphia
Bushtit
Psaltriparus minimus
Ruddy Turnstone
Arenaria interpres
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Spotted Sandpiper
Ring-billed Gull
Clark's Grebe
Red-winged Blackbird
Ruddy Duck
American Coot
Killdeer
California Gull
Forster's Tern
Pied-billed Grebe
Eared Grebe
Western Grebe
American White Pelican
Horned Lark
Barn Swallow
Cliff Swallow
Cassin's Sparrow
Lark Sparrow
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Western Meadowlark
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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