Lower Queens Reservoir
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Lower Queens Reservoir is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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
White-winged Dove
Zenaida asiatica
Lark Bunting
Calamospiza melanocorys
Grasshopper Sparrow
Ammodramus savannarum
Bank Swallow
Riparia riparia
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Cassin's Sparrow
Peucaea cassinii
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Black-billed Magpie
White-crowned Sparrow
Western Meadowlark
Common Grackle
Northern Shoveler
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Mourning Dove
Black-necked Stilt
American Avocet
Killdeer
Snowy Plover
Long-billed Dowitcher
Wilson's Phalarope
Solitary Sandpiper
Lesser Yellowlegs
Baird's Sandpiper
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Bonaparte's Gull
Franklin's Gull
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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