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
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Contopus virens
Solitary Sandpiper
Tringa solitaria
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus
Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus
Brewer's Sparrow
Spizella breweri
Lazuli x Indigo Bunting (hybrid)
Passerina amoena x cyanea
Least Flycatcher
Empidonax minimus
Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
Marbled Godwit
Limosa fedoa
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
White-throated Swift
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Turkey Vulture
Northern Flicker
Prairie Falcon
Western Wood-Pewee
Western Flycatcher
Say's Phoebe
Plumbeous Vireo
Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Black-billed Magpie
Black-capped Chickadee
Violet-green Swallow
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Canyon Wren
Northern House Wren
European Starling
Mountain Bluebird
American Robin
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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