Twin Lakes (Boulder County)
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
Challenging
June-October
About This Location
Twin Lakes (Boulder County) is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 228 species recorded on eBird. This mountain and forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Common Merganser 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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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
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
Barrow's Goldeneye
Bucephala islandica
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Cackling Goose
Canada Goose
Mallard
Hooded Merganser
Common Merganser
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Brown Creeper
American Robin
House Finch
Spotted Towhee
Red-winged Blackbird
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Great Blue Heron
Red-tailed Hawk
Downy Woodpecker
Bushtit
White-breasted Nuthatch
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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