Totten Reservoir
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
Moderate
June-October
About This Location
Totten Reservoir is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 237 species recorded on eBird. This lake 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
Tree Swallow
Tachycineta bicolor
Pacific Wren
Troglodytes pacificus
Red-tailed Hawk (Harlan's)
Buteo jamaicensis
Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
Mallard
Lesser Scaup
Bufflehead
Hooded Merganser
Common Merganser
Ruddy Duck
Virginia Rail
American Coot
Killdeer
Pied-billed Grebe
Common Loon
Red-tailed Hawk
Belted Kingfisher
Northern Flicker
Black-billed Magpie
Common Raven
Mountain Chickadee
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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