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
Mountain Bluebird
Sialia currucoides
Long-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus scolopaceus
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
Calliope Hummingbird
Selasphorus calliope
Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Broad-winged Hawk
Buteo platypterus
Ash-throated Flycatcher
Myiarchus cinerascens
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Numenius hudsonicus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Killdeer
Double-crested Cormorant
Osprey
Canada Goose
Mallard
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Snowy Egret
Great Blue Heron
American White Pelican
Red-tailed Hawk
Northern Flicker
Western Wood-Pewee
Say's Phoebe
Black-billed Magpie
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
European Starling
American Robin
House 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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