Melody Tempel Grove
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Melody Tempel Grove is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 243 species recorded on eBird. This forest habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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
Glaucous-winged Gull
Larus glaucescens
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
Red-naped Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus nuchalis
Scarlet Tanager
Piranga olivacea
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Black Phoebe
Sayornis nigricans
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Red-headed Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Western Wood-Pewee
Western Kingbird
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Northern House Wren
European Starling
Swainson's Thrush
American Robin
House Sparrow
Bullock's Oriole
Brown-headed Cowbird
Common Grackle
Northern Yellow Warbler
Blue Grosbeak
Wild Turkey
Swainson's Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.
Amenities
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