Ridgway State Park
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Ridgway State Park is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This mountain and forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Common Goldeneye 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
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Setophaga pensylvanica
Sage Thrasher
Oreoscoptes montanus
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
American Kestrel
Black Phoebe
Western Warbling Vireo
Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Black-billed Magpie
Black-capped Chickadee
Violet-green Swallow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Gray Catbird
Song Sparrow
Northern Yellow Warbler
Canada Goose
American Goldfinch
Chipping Sparrow
Red-naped Sapsucker
Northern Flicker
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
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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