Urban Park birding habitat

Robert A Easton Regional Park

Colorado · Rocky Mountains

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

June-October

About This Location

Robert A Easton Regional Park is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 227 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, and Northern Shoveler 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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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

7/21/2026Clear Creek Trail--Golden to I-701 observed

Green Heron

Butorides virescens

7/20/2026Bluff Lake Nature Center1 observed

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

7/20/2026Sagebrush Park, Aurora US-CO 39.63117, -104.814991 observed

Northern Pintail

Anas acuta

7/20/2026Cherry Creek SP--Pelican Point area5 observed

Brewer's Sparrow

Spizella breweri

7/20/2026Cherry Creek SP--Wetlands Preserve1 observed

Least Flycatcher

Empidonax minimus

7/20/2026Cherry Creek SP--Wetlands Preserve1 observed

Semipalmated Plover

Charadrius semipalmatus

7/20/2026Cherry Creek SP--Wetlands Preserve1 observed

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

7/20/2026Cherry Creek SP--Wetlands Preserve4 observed

Western Tanager

Piranga ludoviciana

7/19/20261809 E Tufts Ave1 observed

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Contopus virens

7/19/2026Cherry Creek SP--Cottonwood Creek Wetlands1 observed

Pine Siskin

Spinus pinus

7/19/2026Denver City Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

337/19/2026

Hooded Merganser

17/19/2026

Rock Pigeon

37/19/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

27/19/2026

Mourning Dove

17/19/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

17/19/2026

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

27/19/2026

Killdeer

97/19/2026

Ring-billed Gull

577/19/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

37/19/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

447/19/2026

Snowy Egret

17/19/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/19/2026

American White Pelican

47/19/2026

Swainson's Hawk

17/19/2026

Say's Phoebe

57/19/2026

Blue Jay

27/19/2026

American Crow

47/19/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

17/19/2026

Tree Swallow

47/19/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Robert A Easton Regional Park for birding?
The best months to visit Robert A Easton Regional Park for birding are June-October. The best seasons are Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Robert A Easton Regional Park?
Notable species at Robert A Easton Regional Park include Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, Mallard. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Robert A Easton Regional Park?
Birding at Robert A Easton Regional Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Robert A Easton Regional Park?
Robert A Easton Regional Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.