North Shields Pond Natural Area
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
North Shields Pond Natural Area is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 234 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Redhead 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
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Black x Eastern Phoebe (hybrid)
Sayornis nigricans x phoebe
Rufous Hummingbird
Selasphorus rufus
Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea
Lazuli x Indigo Bunting (hybrid)
Passerina amoena x cyanea
Horned Grebe
Podiceps auritus
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
Willet (Western)
Tringa semipalmata
White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi
Laughing Gull
Leucophaeus atricilla
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Red-tailed Hawk
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Tree Swallow
Violet-green Swallow
Barn Swallow
Cliff Swallow
White-breasted Nuthatch
Northern House Wren
European Starling
Gray Catbird
American Robin
House Finch
Lesser Goldfinch
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
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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