Standley Lake and Park
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Standley Lake and Park is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 245 species recorded on eBird. This lake and urban park habitat attracts Rock Pigeon, Eurasian Collared-Dove, and Bald Eagle 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
White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Green Heron
Butorides virescens
Cassin's Kingbird
Tyrannus vociferans
White-eyed Vireo
Vireo griseus
Lark Bunting
Calamospiza melanocorys
Western Tanager
Piranga ludoviciana
Northern Pintail
Anas acuta
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
Pied-billed Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Snowy Egret
Turkey Vulture
Swainson's Hawk
Northern Flicker
American Kestrel
Say's Phoebe
Western Kingbird
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
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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