Pueblo Reservoir
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
Moderate
June-October
$10 per vehicle
Open daily, 5 AM - 10 PM
About This Location
Pueblo Reservoir is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 339 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Northern Shoveler, 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
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted)
Colaptes auratus
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Calliope Hummingbird
Selasphorus calliope
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
Glossy Ibis
Plegadis falcinellus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Osprey
Western Wood-Pewee
Cassin's Kingbird
Western Kingbird
Eastern Kingbird
Barn Swallow
Cliff Swallow
Bewick's Wren
Lark Sparrow
Yellow-breasted Chat
Bullock's Oriole
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Wood Duck
Blue-winged Teal
Birding Tips
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Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
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Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
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Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.
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A spotting scope is essential here — many waterbirds stay far from shore and are difficult to identify with binoculars alone.
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Winter months bring peak waterfowl diversity — visit November through February for the best duck and goose viewing.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Lake Pueblo State Park
- Arkansas River Walk
- Pueblo Zoo
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