Pastorius Reservoir
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
Moderate
June-October
About This Location
Pastorius Reservoir is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 273 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Northern Shoveler, and Gadwall 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
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Greater Yellowlegs
Tringa melanoleuca
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
Tree Swallow
Tachycineta bicolor
Brown-headed Cowbird
Molothrus ater
Savannah Sparrow
Passerculus sandwichensis
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Mallard
Northern Pintail
Green-winged Teal
Redhead
Ring-necked Duck
Lesser Scaup
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Hooded Merganser
Ruddy Duck
Eurasian Collared-Dove
American Coot
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed 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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