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
Lazuli Bunting
Passerina amoena
Northern Shoveler x Gadwall (hybrid)
Spatula clypeata x Mareca strepera
Forster's Tern
Sterna forsteri
Acorn Woodpecker
Melanerpes formicivorus
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Selasphorus platycercus
Semipalmated Plover
Charadrius semipalmatus
Violet-green Swallow
Tachycineta thalassina
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Mallard
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Ring-billed Gull
Turkey Vulture
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Say's Phoebe
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Violet-green Swallow
White-breasted Nuthatch
European Starling
American Robin
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
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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