Pella Crossing Open Space
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
Challenging
June-October
About This Location
Pella Crossing Open Space is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 241 species recorded on eBird. This mountain and forest habitat attracts Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, and Eurasian Collared-Dove 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
Cackling Goose
Canada Goose
American Wigeon
Ring-necked Duck
Red-tailed Hawk
Belted Kingfisher
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
American Coot
Great Blue Heron
Downy Woodpecker
Black-capped Chickadee
European Starling
American Robin
White-crowned Sparrow
Common Goldeneye
Common Merganser
Ring-billed Gull
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring layers as mountain weather changes rapidly at elevation.
- 2
Check exposed ridges and thermals for soaring raptors and swifts.
- 3
Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.
Amenities
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