Lake birding habitat

Walker Road Gravel Pond

Colorado · Rocky Mountains

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

June-October

About This Location

Walker Road Gravel Pond is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 218 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, American Wigeon, and Redhead 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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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

5/31/2026Cherry Creek SP--Prairie Loop1 observed

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Accipiter striatus

5/31/2026Cherry Creek SP--Prairie Loop1 observed

Lewis's Woodpecker

Melanerpes lewis

5/31/2026W Kiowa Creek Rd.1 observed

Neotropic Cormorant

Nannopterum brasilianum

5/31/2026Cherry Creek SP--Marina & nearby Dam Trail1 observed

White-rumped Sandpiper

Calidris fuscicollis

5/31/2026Cherry Creek SP--Pelican Point area2 observed

Western Warbling Vireo

Vireo swainsoni

5/31/2026Cherry Creek State Park, Greenwood Village US-CO 39.63455, -104.863231 observed

Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

5/31/2026Cherry Creek State Park, Greenwood Village US-CO 39.63455, -104.863231 observed

Baird's Sandpiper

Calidris bairdii

5/31/2026Cherry Creek SP--Pelican Point area1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Gadwall

25/21/2026

Mourning Dove

25/21/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

25/21/2026

White-rumped Sandpiper

15/21/2026

Eared Grebe

15/21/2026

Western Grebe

15/21/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

75/21/2026

Say's Phoebe

15/21/2026

Western Kingbird

15/21/2026

Black-billed Magpie

25/21/2026

Bank Swallow

15/21/2026

Tree Swallow

55/21/2026

Violet-green Swallow

205/21/2026

Cliff Swallow

805/21/2026

American Robin

15/21/2026

Western Meadowlark

25/21/2026

Mallard

45/19/2026

Killdeer

25/19/2026

Belted Kingfisher

15/19/2026

Northern Flicker

15/19/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

    Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Walker Road Gravel Pond for birding?
The best months to visit Walker Road Gravel Pond for birding are June-October. The best seasons are Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Walker Road Gravel Pond?
Notable species at Walker Road Gravel Pond include Canada Goose, American Wigeon, Redhead, Lesser Scaup, Bufflehead. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Walker Road Gravel Pond?
Birding at Walker Road Gravel Pond is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Walker Road Gravel Pond?
Walker Road Gravel Pond offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.