Valmont Reservoir Complex
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Valmont Reservoir Complex is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 205 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Common Goldeneye, Common Merganser, and Black-capped Chickadee 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
Black Phoebe
Sayornis nigricans
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
Pine Siskin
Spinus pinus
Brewer's Sparrow
Spizella breweri
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Red Crossbill (Ponderosa Pine or type 2)
Loxia curvirostra
Field Sparrow
Spizella pusilla
Broad-winged Hawk
Buteo platypterus
Solitary Sandpiper
Tringa solitaria
Northern Pintail
Anas acuta
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Black-capped Chickadee
American Robin
House Sparrow
House Finch
Lesser Goldfinch
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Rock Pigeon
Cliff Swallow
Swainson's Hawk
Barn Swallow
Red-winged Blackbird
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Black-crowned Night Heron
Red-tailed Hawk
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
American Kestrel
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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