Poudre Ponds
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Poudre Ponds is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This mountain and forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, American Coot, and Ring-billed Gull 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
Rufous Hummingbird
Selasphorus rufus
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea
White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Greater Yellowlegs
Tringa melanoleuca
Pine Siskin
Spinus pinus
White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi
Lazuli x Indigo Bunting (hybrid)
Passerina amoena x cyanea
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Swainson's Hawk
American Kestrel
Downy Woodpecker
Blue Grosbeak
Northern Flicker
Black-capped Chickadee
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
Great Blue Heron
Cooper's Hawk
Belted Kingfisher
Western Kingbird
Eastern Kingbird
Blue Jay
American Crow
Barn Swallow
Cliff Swallow
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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Colorado Birding Guide
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