Clear Creek Trail - Golden to I-70
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
Moderate
June-October
About This Location
Clear Creek Trail - Golden to I-70 is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Canada Goose, Northern Shoveler, and Gadwall 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
Western Bluebird
Sialia mexicana
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Pacific Wren
Troglodytes pacificus
Winter Wren
Troglodytes hiemalis
Surf Scoter
Melanitta perspicillata
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Barrow's Goldeneye
Bucephala islandica
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis
Greater Yellowlegs
Tringa melanoleuca
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Ring-necked Duck
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
American Coot
Red-tailed Hawk
Black-capped Chickadee
Red-winged Blackbird
Greater Scaup
Song Sparrow
Cackling Goose
American Wigeon
Ring-billed Gull
Northern Flicker
Bushtit
Redhead
Birding Tips
- 1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
- 2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
- 3
Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.
Amenities
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