Roxborough State Park
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Roxborough State Park is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 206 species recorded on eBird. This mountain and forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Rock Pigeon, and Cooper's Hawk 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
Vermilion Flycatcher
Pyrocephalus rubinus
Cassin's Sparrow
Peucaea cassinii
Olive-sided Flycatcher
Contopus cooperi
Black Phoebe
Sayornis nigricans
Veery
Catharus fuscescens
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
Western Warbling Vireo
Vireo swainsoni
Least Flycatcher
Empidonax minimus
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Contopus virens
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Wild Turkey
Turkey Vulture
Cooper's Hawk
Swainson's Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk
Western Flycatcher
Say's Phoebe
Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Black-billed Magpie
Tree Swallow
Violet-green Swallow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Northern House Wren
Chipping Sparrow
Spotted Towhee
Virginia's Warbler
Western Tanager
Black-headed Grosbeak
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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