Timnath Reservoir
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Timnath Reservoir is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 273 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Greater White-fronted 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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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea
Willet (Western)
Tringa semipalmata
White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi
Laughing Gull
Leucophaeus atricilla
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
Willet
Tringa semipalmata
White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Greater Yellowlegs
Tringa melanoleuca
Pine Siskin
Spinus pinus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Ring-billed Gull
Great Egret
American White Pelican
Say's Phoebe
Barn Swallow
Cliff Swallow
House Sparrow
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Common Yellowthroat
Common Merganser
Killdeer
California Gull
Western 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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