McIntosh Lake
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
Moderate
June-October
About This Location
McIntosh Lake is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 231 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Ring-billed Gull, and Bald Eagle 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
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Acorn Woodpecker
Melanerpes formicivorus
Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica
Winter Wren
Troglodytes hiemalis
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Western Bluebird
Sialia mexicana
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Ring-billed Gull
Bald Eagle
Northern Flicker
European Starling
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Red-winged Blackbird
Cackling Goose
Killdeer
Red-tailed Hawk
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Blue Jay
American Robin
Song Sparrow
Gadwall
Northern Pintail
Horned Grebe
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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