Garden of the Gods

Colorado · Rocky Mountains

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SummerFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

June-October

About This Location

Garden of the Gods is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 203 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay, American Crow, and Bushtit 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

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

3/5/2026Squirrel Creek Road Reservoir2 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

3/5/2026Pineries Open Space5 observed

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

Polioptila caerulea

3/5/2026Garden of the Gods1 observed

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

3/5/2026Garden of the Gods1 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

3/4/20261127 E Willamette Ave, Colorado Springs US-CO 38.84166, -104.8034625 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

3/4/2026Big Johnson Reservoir & Bluestem Prairie Open Space4 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

3/4/2026Big Johnson Reservoir & Bluestem Prairie Open Space4 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

3/3/2026Big Johnson Reservoir & Bluestem Prairie Open Space4 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

3/3/2026Big Johnson Reservoir & Bluestem Prairie Open Space4 observed

Turkey Vulture

Cathartes aura

3/3/2026Sondermann Park1 observed

Northern Cardinal

Cardinalis cardinalis

3/3/2026Sondermann Park3 observed

Northern Cardinal

Cardinalis cardinalis

3/3/2026Sondermann Park3 observed

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

3/2/2026Jimmy Camp Creek Trail--C&S Rd to E Ohio Ave1 observed

Common Grackle

Quiscalus quiscula

3/2/2026Fountain Creek Regional Park1 observed

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

3/2/2026Fountain Creek Regional Park1 observed

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

3/2/2026Fountain Creek Regional Park1 observed

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

3/2/2026Fountain Creek Regional Park1 observed

Common Grackle

Quiscalus quiscula

3/2/2026Fountain Creek Regional Park1 observed

Common Grackle

Quiscalus quiscula

3/2/2026Fountain Creek Regional Park1 observed

Common Grackle

Quiscalus quiscula

3/2/2026Fountain Creek Regional Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Garden of the Gods

3/5/2026

1 birds

American Crow

Garden of the Gods

3/5/2026

2 birds

Bushtit

Garden of the Gods

3/5/2026

1 birds

American Robin

Garden of the Gods

3/5/2026

2 birds

Dark-eyed Junco

Garden of the Gods

3/5/2026

1 birds

Spotted Towhee

Garden of the Gods

3/5/2026

2 birds

Rock Pigeon

Garden of the Gods

3/5/2026

14 birds

Red-tailed Hawk

Garden of the Gods

3/5/2026

1 birds

Downy Woodpecker

Garden of the Gods

3/5/2026

1 birds

Northern Flicker

Garden of the Gods

3/5/2026

8 birds

American Kestrel

Garden of the Gods

3/5/2026

2 birds

Prairie Falcon

Garden of the Gods

3/5/2026

1 birds

Blue Jay

Garden of the Gods

3/5/2026

1 birds

Black-billed Magpie

Garden of the Gods

3/5/2026

3 birds

Common Raven

Garden of the Gods

3/5/2026

1 birds

Mountain Chickadee

Garden of the Gods

3/5/2026

1 birds

White-breasted Nuthatch

Garden of the Gods

3/5/2026

1 birds

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Garden of the Gods

3/5/2026

2 birds

Townsend's Solitaire

Garden of the Gods

3/5/2026

2 birds

House Finch

Garden of the Gods

3/5/2026

8 birds

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Garden of the Gods for birding?
The best months to visit Garden of the Gods for birding are June-October. The best seasons are Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Garden of the Gods?
Notable species at Garden of the Gods include Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay, American Crow, Bushtit, American Robin, Dark-eyed Junco. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Garden of the Gods?
Birding at Garden of the Gods is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Garden of the Gods?
Garden of the Gods offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.