Plaster Reservoir
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Plaster Reservoir is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 224 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, and Gadwall 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
White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi
Cassin's Kingbird
Tyrannus vociferans
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Loggerhead Shrike
Lanius ludovicianus
Green Heron
Butorides virescens
White-eyed Vireo
Vireo griseus
Lark Bunting
Calamospiza melanocorys
Northern Pintail
Anas acuta
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Double-crested Cormorant
Snowy Egret
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Belted Kingfisher
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Barn Swallow
Cliff Swallow
American Robin
House Finch
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Yellowthroat
Canada Goose
Rock Pigeon
Eurasian Collared-Dove
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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