South Platte Park
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
Easy
June-October
About This Location
South Platte Park is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 254 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Northern Shoveler, 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
Western Bluebird
Sialia mexicana
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Mexican Duck
Anas diazi
Pacific Wren
Troglodytes pacificus
Dunlin
Calidris alpina
Surf Scoter
Melanitta perspicillata
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Mallard
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Hooded Merganser
Ruddy Duck
Eurasian Collared-Dove
American Coot
Ring-billed Gull
Pied-billed Grebe
Horned Grebe
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Black-capped Chickadee
European Starling
American Robin
House Finch
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.
Amenities
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