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Birding Near Denver, CO

30 birding locations within 50 miles

Colorado · United States

30

Locations

47+

Species

7

Habitats

2

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Denver

Urban Park birding habitat

Colorado

2.4 mi away

Easy

Denver City Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Colorado with 202 recorded species.

Urban ParkSummerFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Colorado

5.6 mi away

Easy

Belmar Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Colorado with 246 recorded species.

Urban ParkSummerFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Colorado

6.1 mi away

Easy

Crown Hill Regional Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Colorado with 209 recorded species.

Urban ParkSummerFall
Lake birding habitat

Colorado

7.1 mi away

Easy

Bluff Lake Nature Center

Lake birding hotspot in Colorado with 238 recorded species.

LakeSummerFall
Lake birding habitat

Colorado

7.5 mi away

Moderate

Main Reservoir (Lakewood)

Lake birding hotspot in Colorado with 235 recorded species.

LakeSummerFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Colorado

7.5 mi away

Easy

Centennial Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Colorado with 206 recorded species.

Urban ParkSummerFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Colorado

7.5 mi away

Moderate

Bear Creek Greenbelt - S Kipling Pkwy to S Wadsworth Blvd

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Colorado with 212 recorded species.

River/RiparianSummerFall
Mountain birding habitat

Colorado

7.7 mi away

Challenging

Wheat Ridge Greenbelt

Mountain birding hotspot in Colorado with 267 recorded species.

MountainSummerFall
a small bird sitting on top of a rock

Colorado

8.6 mi away

Challenging

Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge

Mountain birding hotspot in Colorado with 284 recorded species.

MountainWetlandSummerFall
Lake birding habitat

Colorado

8.6 mi away

Moderate

Marston Reservoir complex - Marston Reservoir

Lake birding hotspot in Colorado with 210 recorded species.

LakeSummerFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Colorado

8.9 mi away

Moderate

Clear Creek Trail - Golden to I-70

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Colorado with 200 recorded species.

River/RiparianSummerFall
Lake birding habitat

Colorado

9.4 mi away

Challenging

Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge - Lower Derby Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Colorado with 215 recorded species.

LakeMountainWetlandSummerFall
Lake birding habitat

Colorado

9.8 mi away

Easy

Harriman Lake Park

Lake birding hotspot in Colorado with 244 recorded species.

LakeUrban ParkSummerFall
a body of water surrounded by lots of trees

Colorado

10.0 mi away

Easy

Cherry Creek State Park

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Colorado with 337 recorded species.

River/RiparianSummerFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Colorado

10.2 mi away

Moderate

South Platte River - McKay Rd & 100th area

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Colorado with 206 recorded species.

River/RiparianSummerFall
Lake birding habitat

Colorado

10.4 mi away

Easy

Clement Park and Johnson Reservoir

Lake birding hotspot in Colorado with 228 recorded species.

LakeUrban ParkSummerFall
Lake birding habitat

Colorado

10.7 mi away

Easy

Bear Creek Lake Park

Lake birding hotspot in Colorado with 289 recorded species.

LakeRiver/RiparianUrban ParkSummerFall
Mountain birding habitat

Colorado

11.1 mi away

Challenging

Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge - East Auto Tour

Mountain birding hotspot in Colorado with 211 recorded species.

MountainWetlandSummerFall
Lake birding habitat

Colorado

11.1 mi away

Easy

Standley Lake and Park

Lake birding hotspot in Colorado with 245 recorded species.

LakeUrban ParkSummerFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Colorado

11.2 mi away

Easy

South Platte Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Colorado with 254 recorded species.

Urban ParkSummerFall
Mountain birding habitat

Colorado

11.9 mi away

Challenging

Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge - Wildlife Drive

Mountain birding hotspot in Colorado with 217 recorded species.

MountainWetlandSummerFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Colorado

12.2 mi away

Easy

Robert A Easton Regional Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Colorado with 227 recorded species.

Urban ParkSummerFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Colorado

12.4 mi away

Easy

Red Rocks Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Colorado with 211 recorded species.

Urban ParkSummerFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Colorado

12.6 mi away

Moderate

First Creek at Green Valley Ranch

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Colorado with 209 recorded species.

River/RiparianSummerFall
a body of water surrounded by lots of trees

Colorado

13.7 mi away

Easy

Chatfield State Park

Mountain birding hotspot in Colorado with 334 recorded species.

MountainForestSummerFall
Mountain birding habitat

Colorado

14.0 mi away

Easy

Chatfield State Park - Marina Sandspit

Mountain birding hotspot in Colorado with 265 recorded species.

MountainForestSummerFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Colorado

14.0 mi away

Easy

Chatfield State Park - Plum Creek Delta

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Colorado with 287 recorded species.

River/RiparianSummerFall
Coastal birding habitat

Colorado

14.5 mi away

Easy

Chatfield State Park - Swim Beach

Coastal birding hotspot in Colorado with 236 recorded species.

CoastalSummerFall
Lake birding habitat

Colorado

14.5 mi away

Moderate

Plaster Reservoir

Lake birding hotspot in Colorado with 224 recorded species.

LakeSummerFall
Lake birding habitat

Colorado

15.6 mi away

Moderate

Stearns Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Colorado with 209 recorded species.

LakeSummerFall

Top Species Near Denver

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Ross's GooseGraylag GooseCackling GooseCanada GooseNorthern ShovelerRing-billed GullDouble-crested CormorantRed-tailed HawkNorthern FlickerSnow GooseBlack-billed MagpieGreen-winged TealRock PigeonGadwallMallardCommon GoldeneyeAmerican WigeonEurasian Collared-DoveHooded MerganserWild TurkeyCinnamon TealRing-necked DuckBuffleheadBald EagleCommon Merganser+22 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Urban Park11 locations
Lake10 locations
River/Riparian7 locations
Mountain7 locations
Wetland4 locations
Forest2 locations
Coastal1 location

Best Seasons:

Summer30 locations
Fall30 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Denver, CO?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Denver include Denver City Park, Belmar Park, Crown Hill Regional Park, Bluff Lake Nature Center, Main Reservoir (Lakewood). These spots offer urban park, lake, river/riparian habitats.
What birds can I see near Denver?▼
Birders near Denver can spot species including Ross's Goose, Graylag Goose, Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, Northern Shoveler, Ring-billed Gull, Double-crested Cormorant, Red-tailed Hawk. The area's 7 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Denver?▼
The best seasons for birding near Denver are Summer and Fall. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Denver?▼
There are 30 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Denver, CO, ranging from 2.4 to 15.6 miles from the city center.

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