Lory State Park
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
Easy
June-October
About This Location
Lory State Park is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This mountain and forest habitat attracts Northern Flicker, Merlin, and Common Raven 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
American Barn Owl
Tyto furcata
Say's Phoebe
Sayornis saya
Western Grebe
Aechmophorus occidentalis
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
Common Grackle
Quiscalus quiscula
Winter Wren
Troglodytes hiemalis
Red-naped Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus nuchalis
Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon x Pink-sided)
Junco hyemalis
Mexican Duck
Anas diazi
Least Sandpiper
Calidris minutilla
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Great Horned Owl
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Peregrine Falcon
Steller's Jay
Black-billed Magpie
Common Raven
Mountain Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
Pygmy Nuthatch
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Canyon Wren
Townsend's Solitaire
American Robin
Cassin's Finch
Red Crossbill
Pine Siskin
Dark-eyed Junco
Spotted Towhee
Western Meadowlark
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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