South Platte River - McKay Rd & 100th area
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
South Platte River - McKay Rd & 100th area is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 206 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Canada Goose, Gadwall, and American Wigeon 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
White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
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
Cassin's Kingbird
Tyrannus vociferans
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Mallard
Mourning Dove
American Avocet
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
Solitary Sandpiper
Baird's Sandpiper
Least Sandpiper
Double-crested Cormorant
White-faced Ibis
Snowy Egret
Great Blue Heron
American White Pelican
Northern Flicker
Western Wood-Pewee
Eastern Kingbird
Barn Swallow
European Starling
Birding Tips
- 1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
- 2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
- 3
Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.
Amenities
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