Wheat Ridge Greenbelt
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Wheat Ridge Greenbelt is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 267 species recorded on eBird. This mountain habitat attracts Canada Goose, Gadwall, and Mallard 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
White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Green Heron
Butorides virescens
Northern Pintail
Anas acuta
Brewer's Sparrow
Spizella breweri
Least Flycatcher
Empidonax minimus
Semipalmated Plover
Charadrius semipalmatus
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
Cassin's Kingbird
Tyrannus vociferans
White-eyed Vireo
Vireo griseus
Western Tanager
Piranga ludoviciana
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Double-crested Cormorant
Northern Flicker
Western Warbling Vireo
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Bushtit
White-breasted Nuthatch
Northern House Wren
House Finch
Spotted Towhee
Red-winged Blackbird
Canada Goose
Mallard
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
Ring-billed Gull
Snowy Egret
Great Blue Heron
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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