Colorado’s Wildlife – It’s something to see!
Join us on the Colorado Birding Trail to experience a wildlife adventure of your own! Explore Colorado’s incredible diversity of wildlife and the habitats they depend on in unbelievably spectacular settings. From the dry grasslands of the short-grass prairie to the snowy peaks of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado has nearly 1,000 species of wildlife for you to seek in an endless variety of fantastic habitats.
Featured Sites and Trails
Explore Wild Colorado! From the sleek pronghorn antelope of the vast, high plains prairie to the camouflaged White-tailed Ptarmigan of the alpine tundra, an exciting outdoor adventure awaits you on the Colorado Birding Trail. The easily-navigated website, Birding Trail Guide and maps will assist you in planning your personalized wildlife viewing experience.
Bobolink Trailhead
Nice birding along South Boulder Creek
Rocking 7K Ranch
A 5th generation working ranch located Southeast Colorado
St. Vrain Trail
Sites near Longmont and Lyons provide lots of opportunities for fall birding.
St. Vrain Trail
Watchable Wildlife sites near Longmont and Lyons
Barr Lake State Park
A great place for birding in the spring and fall.
Robert F. Clement Park
Johnson Lake is home to a variety of waterfowl
Before Starting Your Adventure…
Are you planning a trip or vacation to Colorado to view our wide diversity of wildlife? Perhaps you’re a resident looking to explore more of your state. Prior to starting your adventure, please take a moment to:
Before Starting Your Adventure…
Are you planning a trip or vacation to Colorado to view our wide diversity of wildlife? Perhaps you’re a resident looking to explore more of your state. Prior to starting your adventure, please take a moment to:
Made Possible By:
The Colorado Birding Trail was made possible through a grant from Great Outdoors Colorado which provides Colorado Lottery funds to worthwhile projects. Additional support for the project was provided by many federal, state, and non-profit agencies.
Upcoming Events
High Plains Snow Goose Festival
February 6-9, 2020 · Lamar, CO – The lesser snow geese you will see at the High Plains Snow Goose Festival are part of the Western Central Flyway population that are on their way back to the Canadian Arctic where they nest. This flock winters in southeastern Colorado, New Mexico, the Texas panhandle and northern Mexico. The festival offers tours, educational programs, presentations, arts and crafts, and a banquet!
Mountain Plover Festival
April 24-26, 2020 · Karval, CO – The Karval Mountain Plover Festival began when Karval community members were looking at economic opportunities for this small community. We decided to “bring the bird lovers to the bird”. This is a weekend full of bird watching, Wildlife viewing tours, entertainment, history, arts and crafts, antiques, and LOTS OF GOOD FOOD!
Event Highlights include: Event Highlights: two day tours and one night tour, tours on private land, country hospitality with all meals included, a photo contest.
Greater Prairie-Chicken Tours
Join birders from around the world to witness the spectacular mating dance of the sandhill dancers of the Eastern plains – Colorado’s Greater Prairie-Chickens. On weekends throughout late March and April, the town of Wray, Colorado in partnership with Colorado Parks and Wildlife, offers guided tours to view the birds’ exotic courtship ritual. To ensure that wildlife watchers avoid any harmful disturbance to the birds during their mating season, tour participants will use a special viewing blin