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
Marsh Wren
Cistothorus palustris
American Goshawk
Astur atricapillus
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Red Crossbill (Ponderosa Pine or type 2)
Loxia curvirostra
Canada Jay
Perisoreus canadensis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Wilson's Snipe
American White Pelican
Red-tailed Hawk
Williamson's Sapsucker
Red-naped Sapsucker
Northern Flicker
Western Wood-Pewee
Western Flycatcher
Steller's Jay
Black-billed Magpie
American Crow
Pygmy Nuthatch
Gray Catbird
Mountain Bluebird
American Robin
House Finch
American Goldfinch
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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