Bellvue Watson Fish Hatchery & Lake
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
Moderate
June-October
About This Location
Bellvue Watson Fish Hatchery & Lake is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 237 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, and Mallard 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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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
American Barn Owl
Tyto furcata
Say's Phoebe
Sayornis saya
Western Grebe
Aechmophorus occidentalis
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
Common Grackle
Quiscalus quiscula
Winter Wren
Troglodytes hiemalis
Red-naped Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus nuchalis
Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon x Pink-sided)
Junco hyemalis
Mexican Duck
Anas diazi
Least Sandpiper
Calidris minutilla
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Cackling Goose
Canada Goose
Mallard
Common Merganser
Rock Pigeon
Golden Eagle
Northern Flicker
American Kestrel
Common Goldeneye
Ring-billed Gull
Belted Kingfisher
American Robin
Gadwall
Ring-necked Duck
Black-capped Chickadee
Snow/Ross's x Cackling/Canada Goose (hybrid)
Black-billed Magpie
Common Raven
Dark-eyed Junco
Bald Eagle
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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