Spring Park Reservoir
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Spring Park Reservoir is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 207 species recorded on eBird. This lake and urban park habitat attracts Steller's Jay and Black-billed Magpie 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
Common Nighthawk
Chordeiles minor
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Northern Shoveler
Spatula clypeata
Mallard x Mexican Duck (hybrid)
Anas platyrhynchos x diazi
Virginia Rail
Rallus limicola
Dark-eyed Junco (Pink-sided)
Junco hyemalis
Osprey (American)
Pandion haliaetus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Spotted Sandpiper
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Red-tailed Hawk
Western Wood-Pewee
Common Raven
Black-capped Chickadee
Tree Swallow
Violet-green Swallow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Northern House Wren
Gray Catbird
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
House Finch
Lesser Goldfinch
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
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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