Sweitzer Lake State Park
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Sweitzer Lake State Park is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 219 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Cinnamon Teal, and Gadwall 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
Bullock's Oriole
Icterus bullockii
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Polioptila caerulea
Black-throated Gray Warbler
Setophaga nigrescens
Gray Flycatcher
Empidonax wrightii
Sora
Porzana carolina
Spotted Sandpiper
Actitis macularius
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Stelgidopteryx serripennis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Cinnamon Teal
Ruddy Duck
Mourning Dove
American Coot
Bonaparte's Gull
Western Grebe
Tree Swallow
Western Meadowlark
Red-winged Blackbird
Lesser Scaup
White-crowned Sparrow
Ring-necked Duck
Gambel's Quail
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Great Blue Heron
American Crow
Marsh Wren
House Finch
Greater Yellowlegs
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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