Main Reservoir (Lakewood)
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
Moderate
June-October
About This Location
Main Reservoir (Lakewood) is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 235 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, and Northern Shoveler 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
Western Bluebird
Sialia mexicana
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Pacific Wren
Troglodytes pacificus
Winter Wren
Troglodytes hiemalis
Dunlin
Calidris alpina
Surf Scoter
Melanitta perspicillata
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Mallard
Bufflehead
Hooded Merganser
Common Merganser
Mourning Dove
American Coot
Ring-billed Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Northern Flicker
Black-capped Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
American Robin
House Finch
Song Sparrow
Spotted Towhee
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.
Amenities
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