Barr Lake State Park - Neidrach Nature Trail & Visitor Center area

Colorado · Rocky Mountains

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
SummerFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

June-October

About This Location

Barr Lake State Park - Neidrach Nature Trail & Visitor Center area is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 272 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Cackling 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

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

Bullock's Oriole

Icterus bullockii

3/2/20262555 W 34th Ave, Denver US-CO1 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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Cackling Goose

3/2/2026

Canada Goose

3/2/2026

Northern Shoveler

3/2/2026

Gadwall

303/2/2026

Mallard

23/2/2026

Killdeer

13/2/2026

Ring-billed Gull

33/2/2026

Northern Harrier

13/2/2026

Bald Eagle

53/2/2026

Downy Woodpecker

43/2/2026

Northern Flicker

23/2/2026

American Kestrel

13/2/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

13/2/2026

European Starling

53/2/2026

American Robin

23/2/2026

House Sparrow

13/2/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

33/2/2026

White-crowned Sparrow

43/2/2026

Song Sparrow

13/2/2026

Western Meadowlark

23/2/2026

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 Barr Lake State Park - Neidrach Nature Trail & Visitor Center area for birding?
The best months to visit Barr Lake State Park - Neidrach Nature Trail & Visitor Center area for birding are June-October. The best seasons are Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Barr Lake State Park - Neidrach Nature Trail & Visitor Center area?
Notable species at Barr Lake State Park - Neidrach Nature Trail & Visitor Center area include Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, Mallard. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Barr Lake State Park - Neidrach Nature Trail & Visitor Center area?
Birding at Barr Lake State Park - Neidrach Nature Trail & Visitor Center area 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 - Neidrach Nature Trail & Visitor Center area?
Barr Lake State Park - Neidrach Nature Trail & Visitor Center area offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.