Memorial Park & Prospect Lake
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Memorial Park & Prospect Lake is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 236 species recorded on eBird. This lake and urban park habitat attracts Snow Goose, Cackling Goose, and Canada Goose 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
Nashville Warbler
Leiothlypis ruficapilla
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
Lazuli x Indigo Bunting (hybrid)
Passerina amoena x cyanea
Wood Thrush
Hylocichla mustelina
Black Phoebe
Sayornis nigricans
Hooded Warbler
Setophaga citrina
Common Black Hawk
Buteogallus anthracinus
Magnolia Warbler
Setophaga magnolia
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Redhead
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
California Gull
Western Grebe
Great Blue Heron
American White Pelican
Say's Phoebe
Violet-green Swallow
Barn Swallow
White-breasted Nuthatch
European Starling
House Finch
Mourning Dove
Red-tailed Hawk
Northern Flicker
Western Wood-Pewee
Blue Jay
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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