Zink's Pond
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Zink's Pond is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Ross's Goose, Canada Goose, and Gadwall 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
Redhead
Aythya americana
White-eyed Vireo
Vireo griseus
Northern Pintail
Anas acuta
American Avocet
Recurvirostra americana
Black-crowned Night Heron
Nycticorax nycticorax
Great Egret
Ardea alba
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
American Coot
Killdeer
Pied-billed Grebe
Black-crowned Night Heron
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Red-tailed Hawk
Violet-green Swallow
Barn Swallow
Mountain Bluebird
Western Meadowlark
Red-winged Blackbird
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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