River's Edge Natural Area
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
River's Edge Natural Area is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 207 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, and Mallard 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-eyed Vireo
Vireo griseus
Rufous Hummingbird
Selasphorus rufus
Loggerhead Shrike
Lanius ludovicianus
Canvasback
Aythya valisineria
Pectoral Sandpiper
Calidris melanotos
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
Northern Shoveler
Spatula clypeata
Long-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus scolopaceus
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Green Heron
Butorides virescens
Brown Thrasher
Toxostoma rufum
Lazuli x Indigo Bunting (hybrid)
Passerina amoena x cyanea
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Blue Grosbeak
Canada Goose
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
American White Pelican
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Say's Phoebe
Eastern Kingbird
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Barn Swallow
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
Ring-billed Gull
Swainson's Hawk
Cliff Swallow
American Robin
Birding Tips
- 1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
- 2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
- 3
Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.
Amenities
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