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
Wilson's Phalarope
Phalaropus tricolor
Forster's Tern
Sterna forsteri
Cliff Swallow
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Selasphorus platycercus
Western Sandpiper
Calidris mauri
Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Black Phoebe
Sayornis nigricans
Acorn Woodpecker
Melanerpes formicivorus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Killdeer
Golden Eagle
Western Meadowlark
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Green-winged Teal
Bald Eagle
Northern Flicker
American Crow
Bushtit
European Starling
American Robin
House Finch
Ruddy Duck
Ring-billed Gull
Western Grebe
Osprey
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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