Manitou Lake
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Manitou Lake is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 258 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Mallard, Red-tailed Hawk, and Steller's Jay 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
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
American Goshawk
Astur atricapillus
Pinyon Jay
Gymnorhinus cyanocephalus
Black Phoebe
Sayornis nigricans
Magnolia Warbler
Setophaga magnolia
American Redstart
Setophaga ruticilla
White-eyed Vireo
Vireo griseus
Bay-breasted Warbler
Setophaga castanea
Bobolink
Dolichonyx oryzivorus
Cassin's Vireo
Vireo cassinii
Red-eyed Vireo
Vireo olivaceus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Gadwall
Mallard
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
California Gull
Great Blue Heron
American White Pelican
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Belted Kingfisher
Western Wood-Pewee
Dusky Flycatcher
Western Warbling Vireo
American Crow
Common Raven
Black-capped Chickadee
Violet-green Swallow
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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