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
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Green Heron
Butorides virescens
Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus
Northern Pintail
Anas acuta
Brewer's Sparrow
Spizella breweri
Least Flycatcher
Empidonax minimus
Semipalmated Plover
Charadrius semipalmatus
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
Snowy Owl
Bubo scandiacus
Western Tanager
Piranga ludoviciana
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Contopus virens
Pine Siskin
Spinus pinus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Snowy Egret
Great Blue Heron
Belted Kingfisher
American Kestrel
Barn Swallow
White-breasted Nuthatch
Northern House Wren
Spotted Sandpiper
Double-crested Cormorant
Black-capped Chickadee
Bushtit
House Finch
Spotted Towhee
Northern Yellow Warbler
Rock Pigeon
Black-chinned Hummingbird
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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