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
Western Bluebird
Sialia mexicana
Pacific Wren
Troglodytes pacificus
Surf Scoter
Melanitta perspicillata
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Rock Wren
Salpinctes obsoletus
Barrow's Goldeneye
Bucephala islandica
Winter Wren
Troglodytes hiemalis
Downy Woodpecker (Eastern)
Dryobates pubescens
Red-naped Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus nuchalis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Black-billed Magpie
Common Raven
Townsend's Solitaire
American Robin
House Finch
Black-capped Chickadee
American Tree Sparrow
Rock Pigeon
Red-tailed Hawk
Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Canyon Wren
Dark-eyed Junco
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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