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 Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
Brown Thrasher
Toxostoma rufum
Red Crossbill (Ponderosa Pine or type 2)
Loxia curvirostra
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis
Broad-winged Hawk
Buteo platypterus
Solitary Sandpiper
Tringa solitaria
Western Sandpiper
Calidris mauri
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
American Avocet
Great Blue Heron
American White Pelican
Osprey
Western Kingbird
Barn Swallow
Cliff Swallow
House Sparrow
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Western Meadowlark
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Yellowthroat
Canada Goose
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Killdeer
Eastern Kingbird
American Robin
House Finch
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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