Sandstone Ranch
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
Challenging
June-October
About This Location
Sandstone Ranch is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 203 species recorded on eBird. This mountain and forest habitat attracts Say's Phoebe, Canada Goose, 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
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
Canada Goose
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Wild Turkey
Killdeer
Pied-billed Grebe
Great Blue Heron
Red-tailed Hawk
Great Horned Owl
Northern Flicker
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Say's Phoebe
Gadwall
American Wigeon
American Coot
Sandhill Crane
Bald Eagle
Common Raven
Marsh Wren
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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