Memorial Park & Prospect Lake
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Memorial Park & Prospect Lake is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 236 species recorded on eBird. This lake and urban park habitat attracts Snow Goose, Cackling Goose, and Canada Goose 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
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
Common Grackle
Quiscalus quiscula
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Snow Goose
Cackling Goose
Canada Goose
Northern Shoveler
American Wigeon
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Bufflehead
Rock Pigeon
American Coot
Ring-billed Gull
Northern Flicker
American Crow
Common Raven
European Starling
Western Bluebird
American Robin
Dark-eyed Junco
Eurasian Collared-Dove
House Finch
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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