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
American Barn Owl
Tyto furcata
Say's Phoebe
Sayornis saya
Western Grebe
Aechmophorus occidentalis
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
Common Grackle
Quiscalus quiscula
Winter Wren
Troglodytes hiemalis
Red-naped Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus nuchalis
Mexican Duck
Anas diazi
Least Sandpiper
Calidris minutilla
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Greater White-fronted Goose
Cackling Goose
Canada Goose
Green-winged Teal
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
American Robin
House Sparrow
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Mallard
Bald Eagle
American Kestrel
Horned Lark
European Starling
Western Meadowlark
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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