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Golden Ponds Park and Nature Area

Colorado · Rocky Mountains

EasyView on eBird
Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SummerFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

June-October

About This Location

Golden Ponds Park and Nature Area is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 258 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Gadwall, 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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Notable Species

Canada GooseGadwallMallardCommon GoldeneyeCommon Merganser

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

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 together2 observed

Winter Wren

Troglodytes hiemalis

3/5/2026Plaster Reservoir1 observed

Acorn Woodpecker

Melanerpes formicivorus

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

Acorn Woodpecker

Melanerpes formicivorus

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

Blue-winged Teal

Spatula discors

3/4/2026Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat--Walden & Sawhill Ponds all together1 observed

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

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

Acorn Woodpecker

Melanerpes formicivorus

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

Acorn Woodpecker

Melanerpes formicivorus

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

Acorn Woodpecker

Melanerpes formicivorus

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

Acorn Woodpecker

Melanerpes formicivorus

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

Acorn Woodpecker

Melanerpes formicivorus

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

Acorn Woodpecker

Melanerpes formicivorus

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

Acorn Woodpecker

Melanerpes formicivorus

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

Acorn Woodpecker

Melanerpes formicivorus

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

Acorn Woodpecker

Melanerpes formicivorus

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

Acorn Woodpecker

Melanerpes formicivorus

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

Recent Observations

Canada Goose

Golden Ponds Park and Nature Area

3/5/2026

10 birds

Gadwall

Golden Ponds Park and Nature Area

3/5/2026

2 birds

Mallard

Golden Ponds Park and Nature Area

3/5/2026

5 birds

Common Goldeneye

Golden Ponds Park and Nature Area

3/5/2026

2 birds

Common Merganser

Golden Ponds Park and Nature Area

3/5/2026

17 birds

Ring-billed Gull

Golden Ponds Park and Nature Area

3/5/2026

3 birds

Double-crested Cormorant

Golden Ponds Park and Nature Area

3/5/2026

1 birds

Red-tailed Hawk

Golden Ponds Park and Nature Area

3/5/2026

2 birds

Downy Woodpecker

Golden Ponds Park and Nature Area

3/5/2026

1 birds

Northern Flicker

Golden Ponds Park and Nature Area

3/5/2026

1 birds

Black-capped Chickadee

Golden Ponds Park and Nature Area

3/5/2026

5 birds

House Finch

Golden Ponds Park and Nature Area

3/5/2026

1 birds

White-crowned Sparrow

Golden Ponds Park and Nature Area

3/5/2026

7 birds

Song Sparrow

Golden Ponds Park and Nature Area

3/5/2026

2 birds

Red-winged Blackbird

Golden Ponds Park and Nature Area

3/5/2026

8 birds

Hooded Merganser

Golden Ponds Park and Nature Area

3/5/2026

2 birds

Eurasian Collared-Dove

Golden Ponds Park and Nature Area

3/5/2026

1 birds

Virginia Rail

Golden Ponds Park and Nature Area

3/5/2026

1 birds

Bald Eagle

Golden Ponds Park and Nature Area

3/5/2026

2 birds

Blue Jay

Golden Ponds Park and Nature Area

3/5/2026

1 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.

Amenities

Parking
Restrooms
Trails

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Birding Guides

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Golden Ponds Park and Nature Area for birding?▼
The best months to visit Golden Ponds Park and Nature Area for birding are June-October. The best seasons are Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Golden Ponds Park and Nature Area?▼
Notable species at Golden Ponds Park and Nature Area include Canada Goose, Gadwall, Mallard, Common Goldeneye, Common Merganser. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Golden Ponds Park and Nature Area?▼
Birding at Golden Ponds Park and Nature Area is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Golden Ponds Park and Nature Area?▼
Golden Ponds Park and Nature Area offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.