Mallard Pond
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Mallard Pond is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 202 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Cinnamon Teal, Gadwall, and Mallard 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
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Bewick's Wren
Thryomanes bewickii
Red Crossbill (Ponderosa Pine or type 2)
Loxia curvirostra
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Evening Grosbeak
Hesperiphona vespertina
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Cinnamon Teal
Gadwall
American Coot
Great-tailed Grackle
Blue-winged Teal
Mallard
Ruddy Duck
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Common Nighthawk
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
Pied-billed Grebe
Great Blue Heron
Northern Flicker
American Kestrel
Western Kingbird
Black-billed Magpie
Barn 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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