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
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis
Alder Flycatcher
Empidonax alnorum
Common Black Hawk
Buteogallus anthracinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Melanerpes carolinus
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
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
Wood Duck
Blue-winged Teal
Cinnamon Teal
Mallard
Ring-necked Duck
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
Double-crested Cormorant
Snowy Egret
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Northern Harrier
Say's Phoebe
Western Kingbird
Black-billed Magpie
Northern Rough-winged 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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