Birding spots · Colorado
Best Birding Spots in Rio Blanco County, Colorado
Rio Blanco Lake State Wildlife Area leads Rio Blanco County's birding spots with 174 species reported, best in spring. 8 spots in the county have enough data to rank.
Species counts are birds reported at least three times in that season at that spot, 2016–2025. Busy spots list more species simply because more people look, so compare the checklist counts. Spot names come from public map data and hotspot listings.
| Spot | Species | Winter | Spring | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Blanco Lake State Wildlife Area | 174 | 29 | 126 | 115 | 112 |
| Meeker | 107 | 36 | 79 | 59 | 35 |
| Kenney Reservoir | 79 | 0 | 51 | 18 | 38 |
| Meeker (Sulphur Creek) | 78 | 19 | 58 | 54 | 26 |
| Jensen State Wildlife Area | 76 | 0 | 37 | 38 | 37 |
| Lake Avery | 65 | 0 | 32 | 47 | 33 |
| Birding spot near Meeker (Lion Canyon) | 70 | 0 | 49 | 41 | 17 |
| Birding spot near Meeker | 69 | 25 | 42 | 49 | 30 |