Castlewood Canyon State Park
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
Easy
June-October
About This Location
Castlewood Canyon State Park is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 219 species recorded on eBird. This canyon habitat attracts Mallard, Rock Pigeon, and Northern Flicker 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
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Western Bluebird
Sialia mexicana
Mexican Duck
Anas diazi
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Black-capped x Mountain Chickadee (hybrid)
Poecile atricapillus x gambeli
Lapland Longspur
Calcarius lapponicus
Brewer's Blackbird
Euphagus cyanocephalus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
Northern Flicker
Black-billed Magpie
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Mountain Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
Pygmy Nuthatch
Mountain Bluebird
Townsend's Solitaire
American Robin
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Dark-eyed Junco
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Prairie Falcon
Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Spotted Towhee
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for echoing calls of Canyon Wren and other canyon specialties.
- 2
Check rocky ledges and cliff faces for nesting raptors.
- 3
Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.
Amenities
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