Zink's Pond
Colorado · Rocky Mountains
Moderate
June-October
About This Location
Zink's Pond is a productive birding destination in Colorado, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Ross's Goose, 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
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Greater Yellowlegs
Tringa melanoleuca
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
Tree Swallow
Tachycineta bicolor
Brown-headed Cowbird
Molothrus ater
Savannah Sparrow
Passerculus sandwichensis
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Gadwall
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Canvasback
Ring-necked Duck
Bufflehead
American Coot
Killdeer
Great Blue Heron
American Robin
Western Meadowlark
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Raven
Cinnamon Teal
Dark-eyed Junco
Common Goldeneye
Black-billed Magpie
Common Merganser
Eurasian Collared-Dove
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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