Red Rock Canyon Open Space
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Red Rock Canyon Open Space is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 209 species recorded on eBird. This canyon habitat attracts Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay, Canada Goose, and Rock Pigeon 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
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Polioptila caerulea
Cliff Swallow
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
Common Grackle
Quiscalus quiscula
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Rock Pigeon
Belted Kingfisher
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Black-billed Magpie
Common Raven
Pygmy Nuthatch
Western Bluebird
Townsend's Solitaire
House Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
Spotted Towhee
Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Canada Goose
Hairy Woodpecker
Mountain Chickadee
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
American Crow
Mountain Bluebird
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for echoing calls of Canyon Wren and other canyon specialties.
- 2
Check rocky ledges and cliff faces for nesting raptors.
- 3
Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.
Amenities
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