Boyd Lake
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
Moderate
June-October
About This Location
Boyd Lake is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 288 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Ring-billed Gull 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
Acorn Woodpecker
Melanerpes formicivorus
Western Grebe
Aechmophorus occidentalis
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Ring-billed Gull
Red-tailed Hawk
American Kestrel
House Finch
Mallard
American Herring Gull
Lesser Black-backed Gull
American White Pelican
Bald Eagle
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
American Robin
Western Meadowlark
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Pintail
Common Merganser
Killdeer
Cooper's Hawk
Northern Harrier
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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