South Platte Park
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
South Platte Park is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 254 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Northern Shoveler, and Gadwall 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
Black Phoebe
Sayornis nigricans
Mountain Bluebird
Sialia currucoides
Long-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus scolopaceus
Calliope Hummingbird
Selasphorus calliope
Veery
Catharus fuscescens
Bonaparte's Gull
Chroicocephalus philadelphia
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Accipiter striatus
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
White-rumped Sandpiper
Calidris fuscicollis
Western Warbling Vireo
Vireo swainsoni
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Great Blue Heron
Osprey
Say's Phoebe
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Barn Swallow
Cliff Swallow
Northern House Wren
European Starling
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
House Sparrow
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Spotted Towhee
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.
Amenities
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