Main Reservoir (Lakewood)
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Main Reservoir (Lakewood) is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 235 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, and Northern Shoveler 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-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Green Heron
Butorides virescens
Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus
Northern Pintail
Anas acuta
Brewer's Sparrow
Spizella breweri
Least Flycatcher
Empidonax minimus
Semipalmated Plover
Charadrius semipalmatus
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
Cassin's Kingbird
Tyrannus vociferans
White-eyed Vireo
Vireo griseus
Western Tanager
Piranga ludoviciana
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
Ring-billed Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
American White Pelican
Red-tailed Hawk
Northern Flicker
Say's Phoebe
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
Cliff Swallow
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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