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.
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 and maps will assist you in planning your personalized wildlife viewing experience.
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:
Colorado Parks and Wildlife partners with City of Denver Mountain Parks and the US Forest Service to provide alpine-related education for visitors to the mountain. Stop by and visit our dedicated and knowledgeable volunteers as they help you spot the animals living in the harsh land above the trees! Check out wildlife artifacts, see high-altitude wildlife, and learn how to recreate responsibly on the sensitive alpine tundra. NOTE: According to the CDOT website road construction was completed in 2025. The road from Echo Lake Lodge to the top of Mount Blue Sky is scheduled to open on Memorial Day weekend …
A Southwest region event Bat watching available all summer from June through August through the Orient Land Trust. This hike is open to the public, and we kindly request that all guests use the Black Canyon Trailhead to access the mine. The road to this trailhead is primitive and unmaintained, and it may not be passable without a high-clearance vehicle.
The Greater Sandhill Crane is an iconic species of the Yampa Valley. In late summer and early fall, hundreds of cranes from the Rocky Mountain flock join the local birds to rest and feed before continuing their journey south. The festival includes daily crane viewings, expert speakers, live raptors, films, art exhibits, workshops, family activities and more.
The bighorn sheep is Colorado’s official animal. Colorado has the largest population of bighorn in North America, so you have a good chance of spotting one.
Helping birds helps us all… and birds need your help! The loss of 3 billion breeding birds is a problem for humans as well—learn more about ways you can help birds thrive.
Helping birds helps us all… and birds need your help! The loss of 3 billion breeding birds is a problem for humans as well—learn more about ways you can help birds thrive.
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.
