Evergreen Lake
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
Moderate
June-October
About This Location
Evergreen Lake is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Common Merganser 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
Western Bluebird
Sialia mexicana
Pacific Wren
Troglodytes pacificus
Surf Scoter
Melanitta perspicillata
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Rock Wren
Salpinctes obsoletus
Barrow's Goldeneye
Bucephala islandica
Winter Wren
Troglodytes hiemalis
Eared Grebe
Podiceps nigricollis
Lincoln's Sparrow
Melospiza lincolnii
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Common Merganser
Northern Flicker
American Crow
White-breasted Nuthatch
Pygmy Nuthatch
American Dipper
American Robin
House Finch
Pine Siskin
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Downy Woodpecker
Steller's Jay
Black-billed Magpie
Common Raven
Black-capped Chickadee
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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