Pueblo West Gravel Pit
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Pueblo West Gravel Pit is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 254 species recorded on eBird. This mountain and forest habitat attracts Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, and American Wigeon 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
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
Wood Duck
Blue-winged Teal
Cinnamon Teal
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
California Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
White-faced Ibis
Snowy Egret
American White Pelican
Osprey
Ladder-backed Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Phoebe
Say's Phoebe
Western Kingbird
Blue Jay
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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