McPhee Reservoir - West End
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
McPhee Reservoir - West End is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 226 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Cinnamon Teal, and Gadwall 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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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Selasphorus platycercus
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Archilochus alexandri
Common Poorwill
Phalaenoptilus nuttallii
Rough-legged Hawk
Buteo lagopus
Mexican Duck
Anas diazi
American Herring Gull
Larus smithsonianus
American Barn Owl
Tyto furcata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Eurasian Collared-Dove
American Kestrel
Common Raven
House Finch
Vesper Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Western Meadowlark
Blue-winged Teal
Gadwall
Mallard
Ring-necked Duck
Mourning Dove
Ring-billed Gull
California Gull
Eared Grebe
Western Grebe
Clark's Grebe
Common Loon
Double-crested Cormorant
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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