Aurora Reservoir
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
Moderate
June-October
About This Location
Aurora Reservoir is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 222 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Snow Goose, Canada Goose, and Northern Shoveler 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
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Western Bluebird
Sialia mexicana
Mexican Duck
Anas diazi
Dunlin
Calidris alpina
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Snow Goose
Canada Goose
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
Mallard
Greater Scaup
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Ring-billed Gull
Red-winged Blackbird
Cackling Goose
Bufflehead x Common Goldeneye (hybrid)
Hooded Merganser
Common Merganser
Ruddy Duck
American Coot
American Herring Gull
Pied-billed Grebe
Pacific Loon
Belted Kingfisher
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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