Lathrop State Park
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Lathrop State Park is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 259 species recorded on eBird. This mountain and forest habitat attracts Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, and Gadwall 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
Mexican Duck
Anas diazi
Baird's Sandpiper
Calidris bairdii
Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis
Bufflehead
Bucephala albeola
Least Sandpiper
Calidris minutilla
Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
Solitary Sandpiper
Tringa solitaria
Barn Swallow (American)
Hirundo rustica
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Great Blue Heron
Cinnamon Teal
Mallard
Greater Roadrunner
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Ring-billed Gull
Pied-billed Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Swainson's Hawk
Northern Flicker
Western Wood-Pewee
Gray Flycatcher
Ash-throated Flycatcher
Cassin's Kingbird
Western Kingbird
Plumbeous Vireo
Cliff Swallow
Bushtit
Bewick's Wren
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring layers as mountain weather changes rapidly at elevation.
- 2
Check exposed ridges and thermals for soaring raptors and swifts.
- 3
Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.
Amenities
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