Morey Wildlife Reserve
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Morey Wildlife Reserve is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 202 species recorded on eBird. This mountain and forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Red-tailed Hawk, and Northern Flicker 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
White-eyed Vireo
Vireo griseus
Rufous Hummingbird
Selasphorus rufus
Loggerhead Shrike
Lanius ludovicianus
Pectoral Sandpiper
Calidris melanotos
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
Long-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus scolopaceus
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Green Heron
Butorides virescens
Brown Thrasher
Toxostoma rufum
Lazuli x Indigo Bunting (hybrid)
Passerina amoena x cyanea
Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mourning Dove
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Western Wood-Pewee
Western Flycatcher
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Violet-green Swallow
Northern House Wren
Gray Catbird
American Robin
House Finch
Lesser Goldfinch
American Goldfinch
Northern Yellow Warbler
Lazuli Bunting
House Sparrow
Common Grackle
Cooper's Hawk
Downy Woodpecker
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring layers as mountain weather changes rapidly at elevation.
- 2
Check exposed ridges and thermals for soaring raptors and swifts.
- 3
Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.
Amenities
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