Ryan Gulch Reservoir
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
Moderate
June-October
About This Location
Ryan Gulch Reservoir is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 206 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, and Mallard 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
Acorn Woodpecker
Melanerpes formicivorus
Western Grebe
Aechmophorus occidentalis
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Cackling Goose
Canada Goose
Mallard
Lesser Scaup
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Rock Pigeon
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Ring-billed Gull
Bald Eagle
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
American Crow
European Starling
American Robin
House Finch
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Merganser
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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