Grandview Cemetery

Colorado · Rocky Mountains

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SummerFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

June-October

About This Location

Grandview Cemetery is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 217 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Cooper's Hawk, Great Horned Owl, 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

American Barn Owl

Tyto furcata

3/5/2026High Plains Environmental Center1 observed

Say's Phoebe

Sayornis saya

3/5/2026Timnath Reservoir2 observed

Western Grebe

Aechmophorus occidentalis

3/5/2026Fossil Creek Reservoirnatural Area, Fort Collins US-CO 40.48372, -105.015722 observed

Turkey Vulture

Cathartes aura

3/4/2026300 W Oak St, Fort Collins US-CO 40.58562, -105.081421 observed

Common Grackle

Quiscalus quiscula

3/4/2026Prospect Ponds Natural Area2 observed

Winter Wren

Troglodytes hiemalis

3/4/2026Prospect Ponds Natural Area1 observed

Red-naped Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus nuchalis

3/4/2026Power trail1 observed

Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon x Pink-sided)

Junco hyemalis

3/2/2026High Plains Environmental Center1 observed

Mexican Duck

Anas diazi

3/2/20262716 Second St, Bellvue US-CO 40.62659, -105.173091 observed

Least Sandpiper

Calidris minutilla

3/2/2026Lake Donath1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Cooper's Hawk

13/3/2026

Great Horned Owl

13/3/2026

Northern Flicker

43/3/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

43/3/2026

Bushtit

43/3/2026

European Starling

83/3/2026

American Robin

83/3/2026

House Finch

33/3/2026

Townsend's Solitaire

13/2/2026

Bald Eagle

12/23/2026

Blue Jay

12/23/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

12/23/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

12/23/2026

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 Grandview Cemetery for birding?
The best months to visit Grandview Cemetery for birding are June-October. The best seasons are Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Grandview Cemetery?
Notable species at Grandview Cemetery include Cooper's Hawk, Great Horned Owl, Northern Flicker, Black-capped Chickadee, Bushtit. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Grandview Cemetery?
Birding at Grandview Cemetery is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Grandview Cemetery?
Grandview Cemetery offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.