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
Least Flycatcher
Empidonax minimus
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
American Herring Gull
Larus smithsonianus
Kentucky Warbler
Geothlypis formosa
Red-eyed Vireo
Vireo olivaceus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Blue-winged Teal
Cinnamon Teal
Gadwall
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Ring-necked Duck
Virginia Rail
American Coot
Killdeer
Pied-billed Grebe
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Western Wood-Pewee
Ash-throated Flycatcher
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
American Robin
Western Meadowlark
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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