Lake Meredith
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Lake Meredith is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 239 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Mallard, Ring-necked Duck, and Rock Pigeon 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
Bushtit
Psaltriparus minimus
Red-necked Phalarope
Phalaropus lobatus
Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
Ring-billed Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
American White Pelican
Red-headed Woodpecker
Western Kingbird
Loggerhead Shrike
Horned Lark
Cliff Swallow
Western Meadowlark
Common Grackle
Clark's Grebe
Barn Swallow
Brewer's Blackbird
Great-tailed Grackle
Greater Yellowlegs
Franklin's Gull
Western Grebe
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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