Old Saint Vrain Rd
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Old Saint Vrain Rd is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 207 species recorded on eBird. This mountain and forest habitat attracts Rock Pigeon, Northern Flicker, and Black-billed Magpie among many others. Elevation changes create diverse habitats, from riparian valleys to alpine meadows, supporting a wide range of species.
Location
Loading map...
Live Bird Data
Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Loggerhead Shrike
Lanius ludovicianus
White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi
Northern Shoveler
Spatula clypeata
Glossy Ibis
Plegadis falcinellus
Green Heron
Butorides virescens
Brown Thrasher
Toxostoma rufum
Greater Yellowlegs
Tringa melanoleuca
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
White-winged Crossbill
Loxia leucoptera
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Wild Turkey
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Turkey Vulture
Swainson's Hawk
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Western Wood-Pewee
Western Flycatcher
Western Kingbird
Western Warbling Vireo
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Violet-green Swallow
Barn Swallow
Canyon Wren
Gray Catbird
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
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
More in Colorado
Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado alpine park with accessible tundra birding and elevation-diverse habitats.
Pawnee National Grassland
Colorado shortgrass prairie with grassland specialists and nesting raptors at Pawnee Buttes.
Adobe Creek Reservoir (Blue Lake) - Bent Co
Lake birding hotspot in Colorado with 227 recorded species.
Colorado Birding Guide
Complete guide to birding in Colorado →