Poudre Ponds
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Poudre Ponds is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This mountain and forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, American Coot, and Ring-billed 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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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
American Barn Owl
Tyto furcata
Say's Phoebe
Sayornis saya
Western Grebe
Aechmophorus occidentalis
Common Grackle
Quiscalus quiscula
Winter Wren
Troglodytes hiemalis
Red-naped Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus nuchalis
Least Sandpiper
Calidris minutilla
Red-tailed Hawk (borealis)
Buteo jamaicensis
Sage Thrasher
Oreoscoptes montanus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
American Coot
Ring-billed Gull
Northern Shrike
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
European Starling
White-crowned Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
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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