Saint Vrain State Park
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Saint Vrain State Park is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 223 species recorded on eBird. This mountain and forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Bald Eagle, and Western Meadowlark 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
American Pipit
Anthus rubescens
Brown Thrasher
Toxostoma rufum
Red Crossbill (Ponderosa Pine or type 2)
Loxia curvirostra
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis
Black Phoebe
Sayornis nigricans
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
Pine Siskin
Spinus pinus
Brewer's Sparrow
Spizella breweri
Broad-winged Hawk
Buteo platypterus
Solitary Sandpiper
Tringa solitaria
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Wild Turkey
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
Pied-billed Grebe
Western Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Snowy Egret
Great Blue Heron
American White Pelican
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Belted Kingfisher
Western Kingbird
Eastern Kingbird
Black-capped Chickadee
Barn Swallow
Marsh Wren
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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