Estes Park Activities and Things to do

Bird Watching

Whether you're an expert birder or simply a curious person who wants to know what that bright yellow bird with the red head is, Rocky Mountain National Park offers an unparalleled opportunity to enjoy high-country birds.
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Rocky Mountain National Park is an internationally famous place to find the birds of the mountains and alpine tundra of the American West. Whether you're an expert birder or simply a curious person who wants to know what that bright yellow bird with the red head is, Rocky Mountain National Park offers an unparalleled opportunity to enjoy high-country birds.

That bright yellow bird is a western tanager, by the way, one of over 250 species of birds that have been seen in the Park. The protected and largely pristine environment, along with the access provided by roads and trails, are what draws birders.

It doesn't hurt that the scenery, the other wildlife viewing opportunities, and the amenities found in Estes Park make a birding trip to the area enjoyable for non-birders in the family as well! If you enjoy birds and find yourself wondering what kind they are, Rocky is a great place to start identifying them. All you need to start birding is curiosity, a pair of binoculars, and a field guide.