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
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
Long-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus scolopaceus
Canvasback
Aythya valisineria
Blackburnian Warbler
Setophaga fusca
Common Goldeneye
Bucephala clangula
Ring-necked Pheasant
Phasianus colchicus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Pygmy Nuthatch
Canada Goose
Killdeer
Great Blue Heron
Bald Eagle
Western Kingbird
Eastern Kingbird
Gray Catbird
American Robin
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Common Yellowthroat
Northern Yellow Warbler
American Bittern
Blue Jay
Song Sparrow
Mourning Dove
Western Wood-Pewee
Black-billed Magpie
Northern House Wren
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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