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

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:

Pied-billed Grebe · Glenn Giroir

Upcoming Events

Fruit Growers Reservoir, Delta County – early March to mid April, 2024

Each spring, sandhill cranes use this habitat as a rest stop on their northward migration. Members of the Black Canyon Audubon Society organize the event, set up spotting scopes at crane viewing sites, and answer visitors’ questions.

Wray – late March to early April, 2024

Greater prairie chickens perform courtship rituals in open grasslands. Males gather in large groups called “leks”, attracting females looking for a potential mate. Performing stunning mating displays to impress females, males produce a wide range of vocalizations and engage in a complex “dance”, raising their feathers, bowing their heads, and rapidly stepping with their feet.

Karval – April 26th – 28th, 2024

The shortgrass prairies near Kaval, CO are prime foraging sites for mountain plovers. These small birds use Colorado grasslands during the breeding season, where sparse vegetation gives them plenty of room to build nests on the ground.

Cortez – May 15th – 19th, 2024

Organized by the Cortez Cultural Center, this festival offers tours and talks given by biologists and wildlife experts. The Cortez area contains a variety of habitats and attracts many species of songbirds, waterfowl, and raptors.

Chatfield Audubon Center, Littleton – September or October, 2024

10am – 2pm: Join us for our largest family event of the year and the only owl festival in the Denver-Metro area! Discover the secret life of owls through live owl demos from Nature’s Educators, crafts, activities, and interactive tables from nonprofit partners like Colorado Parks & Wildlife, U.S. Forest Service, and Bird Conservancy of the Rockies.

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.