McIntosh Lake
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
McIntosh Lake is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 231 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Ring-billed Gull, and Bald Eagle 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
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
Long-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus scolopaceus
Canvasback
Aythya valisineria
Blackburnian Warbler
Setophaga fusca
Common Goldeneye
Bucephala clangula
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
Western Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
White-faced Ibis
American White Pelican
Osprey
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Violet-green Swallow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Barn Swallow
Cliff Swallow
European Starling
American Robin
House Sparrow
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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