Animas River - Huck Finn Pond & Hatchery area

Colorado · Rocky Mountains

Habitat
LakeRiver/Riparian
Best Seasons
SummerFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

June-October

About This Location

Animas River - Huck Finn Pond & Hatchery area is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 210 species recorded on eBird. This lake and river/riparian habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Ring-necked Duck 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

Ross's Goose

Anser rossii

3/5/2026Zink's Pond1 observed

Greater Yellowlegs

Tringa melanoleuca

3/4/2026Pastorius Reservoir1 observed

Yellow-headed Blackbird

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

3/4/2026Pastorius Reservoir1 observed

Tree Swallow

Tachycineta bicolor

3/2/2026Pastorius Reservoir4 observed

Brown-headed Cowbird

Molothrus ater

2/28/2026700–718 CR-304, Durango US-CO 37.19487, -107.805294 observed

Savannah Sparrow

Passerculus sandwichensis

2/28/2026Pastorius Reservoir1 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

2/28/2026Pastorius Reservoir1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

43/5/2026

Mallard

73/5/2026

Ring-necked Duck

23/5/2026

Common Goldeneye

33/5/2026

Northern Flicker

13/5/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

23/5/2026

American Dipper

23/5/2026

European Starling

13/5/2026

House Sparrow

43/5/2026

House Finch

63/5/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

13/5/2026

Common Merganser

53/5/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

13/5/2026

Belted Kingfisher

13/5/2026

Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

13/5/2026

American Crow

13/5/2026

Common Raven

23/5/2026

Bushtit

13/5/2026

Hermit Thrush

13/5/2026

Song Sparrow

23/5/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

    Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Animas River - Huck Finn Pond & Hatchery area for birding?
The best months to visit Animas River - Huck Finn Pond & Hatchery area for birding are June-October. The best seasons are Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Animas River - Huck Finn Pond & Hatchery area?
Notable species at Animas River - Huck Finn Pond & Hatchery area include Canada Goose, Mallard, Ring-necked Duck, Common Goldeneye, Black-capped Chickadee. The area supports lake, river/riparian habitats.
How difficult is birding at Animas River - Huck Finn Pond & Hatchery area?
Birding at Animas River - Huck Finn Pond & Hatchery area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Animas River - Huck Finn Pond & Hatchery area?
Animas River - Huck Finn Pond & Hatchery area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.