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
Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
Western Bluebird
Sialia mexicana
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Pacific Wren
Troglodytes pacificus
Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica
Winter Wren
Troglodytes hiemalis
Barrow's Goldeneye
Bucephala islandica
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis
Common Grackle
Quiscalus quiscula
Rock Wren
Salpinctes obsoletus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Rock Pigeon
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
Common Raven
Black-capped Chickadee
European Starling
House Finch
Lesser Scaup
Killdeer
Canada Goose
Mallard
Redhead
Common Merganser
Red-breasted Merganser
American Coot
Ring-billed Gull
Pied-billed Grebe
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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