Clear Spring Ranch
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Clear Spring Ranch is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 301 species recorded on eBird. This mountain and forest habitat attracts Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, 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
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
Common Grackle
Quiscalus quiscula
Common Loon
Gavia immer
Williamson's Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus thyroideus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
American Kestrel
Blue Jay
Black-billed Magpie
American Crow
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
White-breasted Nuthatch
Brown Creeper
European Starling
Western Bluebird
American Robin
House Sparrow
American Pipit
House Finch
American Goldfinch
American Tree Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
White-crowned Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring layers as mountain weather changes rapidly at elevation.
- 2
Check exposed ridges and thermals for soaring raptors and swifts.
- 3
Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.
Amenities
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