Thurston Reservoir
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Thurston Reservoir is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 240 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
Lark Bunting
Calamospiza melanocorys
Grasshopper Sparrow
Ammodramus savannarum
Bank Swallow
Riparia riparia
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Cassin's Sparrow
Peucaea cassinii
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Swainson's Warbler
Limnothlypis swainsonii
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Snow Goose
Canada Goose
Blue-winged Teal
Northern Shoveler
American Wigeon
Mallard
Northern Pintail
Green-winged Teal
Western Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
American White Pelican
Northern Harrier
White-crowned Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Gadwall
Lesser Scaup
Wild Turkey
Ring-necked Pheasant
Mourning Dove
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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