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
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Archilochus alexandri
Lazuli Bunting
Passerina amoena
Northern Shoveler x Gadwall (hybrid)
Spatula clypeata x Mareca strepera
Forster's Tern
Sterna forsteri
Acorn Woodpecker
Melanerpes formicivorus
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Calidris pusilla
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Selasphorus platycercus
Semipalmated Plover
Charadrius semipalmatus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Mallard
Ruddy Duck
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
American Coot
Killdeer
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
American White Pelican
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Bald Eagle
Belted Kingfisher
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
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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