Stearns Lake
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Stearns Lake is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 209 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Snow Goose, Cackling Goose, and Canada Goose 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
Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Acorn Woodpecker
Melanerpes formicivorus
Pacific Wren
Troglodytes pacificus
Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica
Winter Wren
Troglodytes hiemalis
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Western Bluebird
Sialia mexicana
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Bald Eagle
American Kestrel
Black-billed Magpie
European Starling
Western Meadowlark
Red-winged Blackbird
Snow Goose
Cackling Goose
Gadwall
Green-winged Teal
Ring-necked Duck
Common Merganser
Rock Pigeon
Killdeer
Great Blue Heron
Red-tailed Hawk
Northern Flicker
American Crow
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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