Twin Lakes (Boulder County)
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Twin Lakes (Boulder County) is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 228 species recorded on eBird. This mountain and forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Common Merganser 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
Red Crossbill (Ponderosa Pine or type 2)
Loxia curvirostra
Field Sparrow
Spizella pusilla
Broad-winged Hawk
Buteo platypterus
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
Solitary Sandpiper
Tringa solitaria
Western Sandpiper
Calidris mauri
Upland Sandpiper
Bartramia longicauda
White-winged Crossbill
Loxia leucoptera
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Marbled Godwit
Limosa fedoa
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Snowy Egret
Great Blue Heron
Blue Jay
Barn Swallow
Cliff Swallow
House Finch
Spotted Towhee
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Mourning Dove
Northern Flicker
Bushtit
Cooper's Hawk
Black-capped Chickadee
American Crow
American Robin
American Goldfinch
Double-crested Cormorant
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring layers as mountain weather changes rapidly at elevation.
- 2
Check exposed ridges and thermals for soaring raptors and swifts.
- 3
Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.
Amenities
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