East Boulder Trail - Teller Lakes

Colorado · Rocky Mountains

ChallengingView on eBird
Habitat
MountainForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Challenging

Best Months

June-October

About This Location

East Boulder Trail - Teller Lakes is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 239 species recorded on eBird. This mountain and forest habitat attracts Gadwall, Red-tailed Hawk, 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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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Iceland Gull

Larus glaucoides

3/6/2026Erie Reservoir1 observed

Blue-winged Teal

Spatula discors

3/5/2026Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat--Walden & Sawhill Ponds all together3 observed

Acorn Woodpecker

Melanerpes formicivorus

3/5/2026Mountain View Cemetery (Boulder Co.)1 observed

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

3/5/2026Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat--Walden & Sawhill Ponds all together1 observed

Winter Wren

Troglodytes hiemalis

3/5/2026Plaster Reservoir1 observed

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

3/4/2026Mountain View Cemetery (Boulder Co.)1 observed

Western Bluebird

Sialia mexicana

3/4/2026University of Colorado Boulder--South Campus1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

American White Pelican

43/5/2026

Gadwall

103/5/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

13/5/2026

Northern Flicker

13/5/2026

Blue Jay

23/5/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

23/5/2026

European Starling

43/5/2026

American Robin

23/5/2026

House Finch

63/5/2026

American Goldfinch

23/5/2026

Song Sparrow

23/5/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

353/5/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

13/5/2026

Green-winged Teal

43/2/2026

Ring-billed Gull

13/2/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/2/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

23/2/2026

Cooper's Hawk

12/28/2026

Canada Goose

52/25/2026

Black-billed Magpie

22/25/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Bring layers as mountain weather changes rapidly at elevation.

  2. 2

    Check exposed ridges and thermals for soaring raptors and swifts.

  3. 3

    Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit East Boulder Trail - Teller Lakes for birding?
The best months to visit East Boulder Trail - Teller Lakes for birding are June-October. The best seasons are Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at East Boulder Trail - Teller Lakes?
Notable species at East Boulder Trail - Teller Lakes include Gadwall, Red-tailed Hawk, Northern Flicker, Blue Jay, Black-capped Chickadee. The area supports mountain, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at East Boulder Trail - Teller Lakes?
Birding at East Boulder Trail - Teller Lakes is rated as Challenging. The terrain can be challenging and may require good physical fitness and preparation.
What amenities are available at East Boulder Trail - Teller Lakes?
East Boulder Trail - Teller Lakes offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.