Ordway Reservoir
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Ordway Reservoir is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 204 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts American Coot, Ring-billed Gull, and Double-crested Cormorant 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
Kentucky Warbler
Geothlypis formosa
MacGillivray's x Mourning Warbler (hybrid)
Geothlypis tolmiei x philadelphia
Bushtit
Psaltriparus minimus
Ruddy Turnstone
Arenaria interpres
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Wood Duck
Mallard
Ruddy Duck
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
American Coot
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
Pied-billed Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-headed Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
American Kestrel
Western Wood-Pewee
Western Kingbird
Eastern Kingbird
Horned Lark
Barn Swallow
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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