Red Rocks Park
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
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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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
White-eyed Vireo
Vireo griseus
Western Tanager
Piranga ludoviciana
Pine Siskin
Spinus pinus
Red Crossbill (Ponderosa Pine or type 2)
Loxia curvirostra
Bobolink
Dolichonyx oryzivorus
Lark Bunting
Calamospiza melanocorys
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Violet-green Swallow
Cliff Swallow
Canyon Wren
White-throated Swift
Turkey Vulture
Black-billed Magpie
Mountain Chickadee
Gray Catbird
Lesser Goldfinch
Spotted Towhee
Rock Pigeon
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Western Tanager
American Kestrel
Swainson's Hawk
Western Wood-Pewee
Western Kingbird
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.
Amenities
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