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
Solitary Sandpiper
Tringa solitaria
Great Black-backed Gull
Larus marinus
Carolina Wren
Thryothorus ludovicianus
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Mallard
Ring-necked Duck
Bufflehead
American Coot
Ring-billed Gull
Belted Kingfisher
Red-winged Blackbird
Blue-winged Teal
Green-winged Teal
Redhead
Greater Scaup
Common Goldeneye
Hooded Merganser
Sandhill Crane
Killdeer
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Great Blue Heron
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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