Dupont Open Space
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
Challenging
June-October
About This Location
Dupont Open Space is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 203 species recorded on eBird. This mountain and forest habitat attracts Gadwall, American Wigeon, and Mallard 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
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Western Bluebird
Sialia mexicana
Mexican Duck
Anas diazi
Dunlin
Calidris alpina
Surf Scoter
Melanitta perspicillata
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Mallard
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Black-billed Magpie
Common Raven
Black-capped Chickadee
Bushtit
White-breasted Nuthatch
Song Sparrow
Western Meadowlark
Red-winged Blackbird
Canada Goose
Mourning Dove
Downy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
European Starling
American Robin
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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