Prewitt Reservoir
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
Moderate
June-October
About This Location
Prewitt Reservoir is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 256 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Snow Goose, Cackling Goose, and Canada Goose 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
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
Killdeer
Charadrius vociferus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Snow Goose
Cackling Goose
Canada Goose
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Ring-necked Duck
Lesser Scaup
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Hooded Merganser
Ring-necked Pheasant
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Ring-billed Gull
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
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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