North Shields Pond Natural Area
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
Moderate
June-October
About This Location
North Shields Pond Natural Area is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 234 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Redhead 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
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
Canada Goose
Mallard
Redhead
Common Goldeneye
Common Merganser
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
American Robin
White-crowned Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
American Wigeon
Red-tailed Hawk
Blue Jay
Song Sparrow
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
Northern Harrier
Rough-legged Hawk
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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