Urban Park birding habitat

Red Rocks Park

Colorado · Rocky Mountains

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

June-October

About This Location

Red Rocks Park is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 211 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Black-billed Magpie, Common Raven, and Townsend's Solitaire 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

Cassin's Sparrow

Peucaea cassinii

6/3/2026Chatfield State Park, Plum Creek Nature dirt road, Littleton, Colorado, US (39.533, -105.051)2 observed

Olive-sided Flycatcher

Contopus cooperi

6/3/20261809 E Tufts Ave1 observed

Black Phoebe

Sayornis nigricans

6/2/2026South Platte Park5 observed

Ovenbird

Seiurus aurocapilla

6/2/202616th Street, Denver US-CO 39.74890, -104.997071 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

6/2/2026Denver City Park1 observed

Veery

Catharus fuscescens

6/2/202611338–11398 Waterton Rd, Littleton US-CO 39.49130, -105.093231 observed

American Redstart

Setophaga ruticilla

6/2/2026West Washington Park (Neighborhood)2 observed

Neotropic Cormorant

Nannopterum brasilianum

6/2/2026Cherry Creek SP--Marina & nearby Dam Trail1 observed

Western Warbling Vireo

Vireo swainsoni

6/2/2026McLellen Reservoir1 observed

Eastern Bluebird

Sialia sialis

6/2/2026Eldorado Mountain Open Space--Goshawk Ridge Trail1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

White-throated Swift

156/3/2026

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

46/3/2026

Turkey Vulture

16/3/2026

Cooper's Hawk

26/3/2026

Say's Phoebe

16/3/2026

Black-billed Magpie

36/3/2026

Violet-green Swallow

46/3/2026

Cliff Swallow

16/3/2026

Northern House Wren

36/3/2026

Spotted Towhee

96/3/2026

Yellow-breasted Chat

16/3/2026

Black-headed Grosbeak

16/3/2026

Lazuli Bunting

36/3/2026

Mallard

26/2/2026

Peregrine Falcon

26/2/2026

Mourning Dove

36/2/2026

Northern Flicker

26/2/2026

Western Wood-Pewee

16/2/2026

Western Flycatcher

26/2/2026

Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

56/2/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Red Rocks Park for birding?
The best months to visit Red Rocks Park for birding are June-October. The best seasons are Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Red Rocks Park?
Notable species at Red Rocks Park include Black-billed Magpie, Common Raven, Townsend's Solitaire, American Robin, House Finch. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Red Rocks Park?
Birding at Red Rocks Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Red Rocks Park?
Red Rocks Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.