Birding Near Cheyenne, WY

25 birding locations within 50 miles

Wyoming · United States

25

Locations

57+

Species

7

Habitats

3

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Cheyenne

Urban Park birding habitat

Wyoming

1.4 mi away

Easy

Lions Park (Cheyenne)

Urban Park birding hotspot in Wyoming with 228 recorded species.

Urban ParkSummerFall
Lake birding habitat

Wyoming

4.6 mi away

Moderate

Wyoming Hereford Ranch Reservoir #1

Lake birding hotspot in Wyoming with 226 recorded species.

LakeSummerFall
Mountain birding habitat

Wyoming

6.4 mi away

Challenging

Wyoming Hereford Ranch

Mountain birding hotspot in Wyoming with 273 recorded species.

MountainForestSummerFall
Lake birding habitat

Colorado

22.6 mi away

Moderate

Rawhide Energy Station/Hamilton Reservoir

Lake birding hotspot in Colorado with 213 recorded species.

LakeSummerFall
Lake birding habitat

Colorado

33.2 mi away

Moderate

Douglas Reservoir

Lake birding hotspot in Colorado with 233 recorded species.

LakeSummerFall
Lake birding habitat

Colorado

34.0 mi away

Moderate

Wellington State Wildlife Area - Cobb Lake Unit

Lake birding hotspot in Colorado with 241 recorded species.

LakeWetlandSummerFall
Pawnee Buttes rising from the shortgrass prairie in Colorado

Colorado

37.5 mi away

Moderate

Pawnee National Grassland

Colorado shortgrass prairie with grassland specialists and nesting raptors at Pawnee Buttes.

GrasslandSpringSummer
Lake birding habitat

Colorado

37.9 mi away

Moderate

Long Pond Reservoir

Lake birding hotspot in Colorado with 217 recorded species.

LakeSummerFall
Lake birding habitat

Colorado

39.4 mi away

Moderate

Bellvue Watson Fish Hatchery & Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Colorado with 237 recorded species.

LakeSummerFall
Lake birding habitat

Colorado

39.6 mi away

Moderate

North Shields Pond Natural Area

Lake birding hotspot in Colorado with 234 recorded species.

LakeSummerFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Colorado

40.0 mi away

Moderate

Poudre River Trail near US 287

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Colorado with 204 recorded species.

River/RiparianSummerFall
Mountain birding habitat

Colorado

40.7 mi away

Challenging

Riverbend Ponds Natural Area

Mountain birding hotspot in Colorado with 257 recorded species.

MountainForestSummerFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Colorado

41.1 mi away

Easy

Grandview Cemetery

Urban Park birding hotspot in Colorado with 217 recorded species.

Urban ParkSummerFall
Lake birding habitat

Colorado

41.6 mi away

Moderate

Timnath Reservoir

Lake birding hotspot in Colorado with 273 recorded species.

LakeSummerFall
Mountain birding habitat

Colorado

41.6 mi away

Challenging

CSU - Environmental Learning Center

Mountain birding hotspot in Colorado with 273 recorded species.

MountainForestSummerFall
Lake birding habitat

Colorado

42.0 mi away

Moderate

Windsor Reservoir

Lake birding hotspot in Colorado with 215 recorded species.

LakeSummerFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Wyoming

42.4 mi away

Moderate

Laramie River Greenbelt Trail

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Wyoming with 230 recorded species.

River/RiparianSummerFall
Mountain birding habitat

Colorado

42.5 mi away

Challenging

Pawnee NG - Crow Valley CG

Mountain birding hotspot in Colorado with 282 recorded species.

MountainForestSummerFall
Lake birding habitat

Colorado

42.5 mi away

Moderate

Arapahoe Bend Natural Area - Rigden Reservoir (Strauss Cabin Lake)

Lake birding hotspot in Colorado with 252 recorded species.

LakeSummerFall
Mountain birding habitat

Colorado

42.7 mi away

Challenging

Arapahoe Bend Natural Area

Mountain birding hotspot in Colorado with 259 recorded species.

MountainForestSummerFall
Lake birding habitat

Colorado

43.9 mi away

Moderate

Dixon Reservoir

Lake birding hotspot in Colorado with 272 recorded species.

LakeSummerFall
Mountain birding habitat

Colorado

43.9 mi away

Easy

Lory State Park

Mountain birding hotspot in Colorado with 215 recorded species.

MountainForestSummerFall
Lake birding habitat

Colorado

45.9 mi away

Moderate

Fossil Creek Reservoir & Regional Open Space

Lake birding hotspot in Colorado with 250 recorded species.

LakeRiver/RiparianSummerFall
Lake birding habitat

Wyoming

46.4 mi away

Moderate

Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Lake birding hotspot in Wyoming with 234 recorded species.

LakeWetlandSummerFall
Mountain birding habitat

Colorado

48.0 mi away

Challenging

Poudre Ponds

Mountain birding hotspot in Colorado with 201 recorded species.

MountainForestSummerFall

Top Species Near Cheyenne

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Canada GooseMallardCommon MerganserNorthern FlickerAmerican CrowEurasian Collared-DoveEuropean StarlingMountain BluebirdRock PigeonRed-tailed HawkGadwallAmerican WigeonCanvasbackRedheadLesser ScaupRing-necked PheasantRing-billed GullAmerican RobinWhite-crowned SparrowRed-winged BlackbirdMountain PloverMcCown's LongspurFerruginous HawkBurrowing OwlLark Bunting+32 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Lake13 locations
Mountain7 locations
Forest7 locations
River/Riparian3 locations
Urban Park2 locations
Wetland2 locations
Grassland1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring1 location
Summer25 locations
Fall24 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Cheyenne, WY?
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Cheyenne include Lions Park (Cheyenne), Wyoming Hereford Ranch Reservoir #1, Wyoming Hereford Ranch, Rawhide Energy Station/Hamilton Reservoir, Douglas Reservoir. These spots offer urban park, lake, mountain habitats.
What birds can I see near Cheyenne?
Birders near Cheyenne can spot species including Canada Goose, Mallard, Common Merganser, Northern Flicker, American Crow, Eurasian Collared-Dove, European Starling, Mountain Bluebird. The area's 7 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Cheyenne?
The best seasons for birding near Cheyenne are Spring and Summer and Fall. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Cheyenne?
There are 25 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Cheyenne, WY, ranging from 1.4 to 48.0 miles from the city center.