Lake Loveland
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Lake Loveland is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 205 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Snow Goose, Cackling Goose, and Canada Goose 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
Lazuli Bunting
Passerina amoena
Northern Shoveler x Gadwall (hybrid)
Spatula clypeata x Mareca strepera
Forster's Tern
Sterna forsteri
Acorn Woodpecker
Melanerpes formicivorus
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Selasphorus platycercus
Semipalmated Plover
Charadrius semipalmatus
Wilson's Phalarope
Phalaropus tricolor
Violet-green Swallow
Tachycineta thalassina
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Mallard
Great Blue Heron
American Crow
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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