Navajo State Park and Reservoir

Colorado · Rocky Mountains

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
SummerFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

June-October

About This Location

Navajo State Park and Reservoir is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Ring-billed Gull, and California Gull 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

Bewick's Wren

Thryomanes bewickii

3/1/2026Navajo SP and Reservoir1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

33/1/2026

Ring-billed Gull

723/1/2026

California Gull

13/1/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

13/1/2026

Say's Phoebe

13/1/2026

Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

13/1/2026

Black-billed Magpie

13/1/2026

Juniper Titmouse

23/1/2026

Bushtit

33/1/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

13/1/2026

Mountain Bluebird

63/1/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

43/1/2026

Song Sparrow

23/1/2026

Gadwall

62/24/2026

Northern Pintail

22/24/2026

Common Merganser

52/24/2026

Western Grebe

32/24/2026

Northern Flicker

12/24/2026

American Kestrel

12/24/2026

Steller's Jay

12/24/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

    Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Navajo State Park and Reservoir for birding?
The best months to visit Navajo State Park and Reservoir for birding are June-October. The best seasons are Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Navajo State Park and Reservoir?
Notable species at Navajo State Park and Reservoir include Canada Goose, Ring-billed Gull, California Gull, Red-tailed Hawk, Say's Phoebe. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Navajo State Park and Reservoir?
Birding at Navajo State Park and Reservoir is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Navajo State Park and Reservoir?
Navajo State Park and Reservoir offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.