Ryan Gulch Reservoir
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Ryan Gulch Reservoir is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 206 species recorded on eBird. This lake 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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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Brown Thrasher
Toxostoma rufum
Red Crossbill (Ponderosa Pine or type 2)
Loxia curvirostra
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Black x Eastern Phoebe (hybrid)
Sayornis nigricans x phoebe
Rufous Hummingbird
Selasphorus rufus
Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea
Lazuli x Indigo Bunting (hybrid)
Passerina amoena x cyanea
Solitary Sandpiper
Tringa solitaria
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
Western Sandpiper
Calidris mauri
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
American Avocet
Killdeer
Double-crested Cormorant
American White Pelican
Downy Woodpecker
Common Grackle
Common Yellowthroat
Canada Goose
Rock Pigeon
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Spotted Sandpiper
Ring-billed Gull
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Belted Kingfisher
Northern Flicker
Say's Phoebe
Blue Jay
Barn Swallow
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.
Amenities
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