Kettle Lakes
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
Challenging
June-October
About This Location
Kettle Lakes is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 216 species recorded on eBird. This mountain and forest habitat attracts Gadwall, American Wigeon, 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
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Polioptila caerulea
Cliff Swallow
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota
Purple Finch
Haemorhous purpureus
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis
Common Grackle
Quiscalus quiscula
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Mallard
Cooper's Hawk
Northern Flicker
Steller's Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Mountain Chickadee
Pygmy Nuthatch
Mountain Bluebird
Dark-eyed Junco
Spotted Towhee
Virginia Rail
Northern Harrier
Red-tailed Hawk
Downy Woodpecker
White-breasted Nuthatch
Western Bluebird
Lesser Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring layers as mountain weather changes rapidly at elevation.
- 2
Check exposed ridges and thermals for soaring raptors and swifts.
- 3
Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.
Amenities
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