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
Mexican Duck
Anas diazi
Western Grebe
Aechmophorus occidentalis
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
American Kestrel (Northern)
Falco sparverius
Turkey Vulture (Northern)
Cathartes aura
Black-throated Gray Warbler
Setophaga nigrescens
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Stelgidopteryx serripennis
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Northern Pintail
Anas acuta
Bonaparte's Gull
Chroicocephalus philadelphia
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Northern Flicker
Say's Phoebe
Pinyon Jay
Black-billed Magpie
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Western Grebe
Townsend's Solitaire
American Robin
Western Meadowlark
Common Raven
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
House Sparrow
House Finch
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mountain Bluebird
Great Blue Heron
Clark's Nutcracker
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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