Barr Lake State Park - banding station area (pre-2024)

Colorado · Rocky Mountains

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Habitat

Lake

Best Seasons

SummerFall

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

June-October

About This Location

Barr Lake State Park - banding station area (pre-2024) is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 258 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Snow Goose, Cackling Goose, and Canada Goose 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

Snow Goose Cackling Goose Canada Goose Northern Shoveler Mallard

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Western Kingbird

Tyrannus verticalis

3/6/2026Rocky Mountain Arsenal NWR--Wildlife Drive1 observed

Winter Wren

Troglodytes hiemalis

3/5/2026Plaster Reservoir1 observed

Northern Cardinal

Cardinalis cardinalis

3/4/2026Rocky Mountain Arsenal NWR--Lake Mary1 observed

Common Grackle

Quiscalus quiscula

3/4/2026Ken Mitchell Park and Open Space1 observed

Downy Woodpecker (Eastern)

Dryobates pubescens

3/3/2026Sand Creek--Westerly Creek to Smith Rd1 observed

Snow/Ross's x Cackling/Canada Goose (hybrid)

Anser caerulescens/rossii x Branta hutchinsii/canadensis

3/1/2026City Park Golf Course (restricted access)1 observed

Red-tailed Hawk (calurus/alascensis)

Buteo jamaicensis

3/1/2026Denver City Park--Ferril Lake1 observed

Mallard x Mexican Duck (hybrid)

Anas platyrhynchos x diazi

3/1/2026Denver City Park--Duck Lake1 observed

Snow x Cackling Goose (hybrid)

Anser caerulescens x Branta hutchinsii

3/1/2026Denver City Park1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow (Dark-lored)

Zonotrichia leucophrys

3/1/2026Denver City Park1 observed

Eared Grebe

Podiceps nigricollis

3/1/2026Ken Mitchell Park and Open Space1 observed

Sage Thrasher

Oreoscoptes montanus

2/28/2026Rocky Mountain Arsenal NWR--First Creek1 observed

Sora

Porzana carolina

2/27/2026Rocky Mountain Arsenal NWR--Lake Mary1 observed

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

2/24/2026Rocky Mountain Arsenal NWR--Lake Mary1 observed

Prairie Falcon

Falco mexicanus

2/22/2026Lake Link Trail - Country Estates1 observed

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

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

Visitor Center

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Birding Guides

How to Identify Birds Like an Expert: The Four Keys to Field Identification

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The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Birdwatching: Gear, Identification, and Etiquette

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How to Start and Maintain a Birding Life List: A Beginner's Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Barr Lake State Park - banding station area (pre-2024) for birding?▼

The best months to visit Barr Lake State Park - banding station area (pre-2024) for birding are June-October. The best seasons are Summer and Fall.

What birds can I see at Barr Lake State Park - banding station area (pre-2024)?▼

Notable species at Barr Lake State Park - banding station area (pre-2024) include Snow Goose, Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, Northern Shoveler, Mallard. The area supports lake habitats.

How difficult is birding at Barr Lake State Park - banding station area (pre-2024)?▼

Birding at Barr Lake State Park - banding station area (pre-2024) is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

What amenities are available at Barr Lake State Park - banding station area (pre-2024)?▼

Barr Lake State Park - banding station area (pre-2024) offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.