Denny Lake Park
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
Easy
June-October
About This Location
Denny Lake Park is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 203 species recorded on eBird. This lake and urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Green-winged Teal, and Ring-necked Duck 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
Tree Swallow
Tachycineta bicolor
Pacific Wren
Troglodytes pacificus
Red-tailed Hawk (Harlan's)
Buteo jamaicensis
Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus
Red-shouldered Hawk (elegans)
Buteo lineatus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Green-winged Teal
Ring-necked Duck
Bufflehead
Rock Pigeon
Eurasian Collared-Dove
American Coot
Northern Harrier
Belted Kingfisher
American Kestrel
Common Raven
Mountain Chickadee
Bushtit
Marsh Wren
American Robin
House Sparrow
House Finch
Dark-eyed Junco
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
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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