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
Alder Flycatcher
Empidonax alnorum
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis
Common Black Hawk
Buteogallus anthracinus
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Melanerpes carolinus
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
Black Swift
Cypseloides niger
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Bank Swallow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Cliff Swallow
Western Meadowlark
Bullock's Oriole
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Yellow Warbler
Wood Duck
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Double-crested Cormorant
White-faced Ibis
Eastern Kingbird
Bushtit
Birding Tips
- 1
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.
- 3
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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