Barr Lake State Park is a fantastic yet underrated state park in Colorado. This park was established in 1977 and covers 2,715 acres. It’s in Brighton, which is just north of Denver. The people who know and love this park know it well and love it very much, but many people don’t even know it exists! Besides offering incredible views of the mountains and an 8.8-mile trail that circles the lake, this state park is truly epic for birdwatching. You’ll be amazed by the number of species you see in even a short visit. Best of all, if you go there, you’ll have a very good chance of spotting one or more bald eagles. Read on to learn more about this special park.

Barr Lake State Park is wonderful! It's just a short drive from Denver. you can be there in a half hour from downtown!
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Due to the large lake here, Barr Lake State Park attracts all kinds of birds. You'll probably see a great blue heron or two.
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Over 350 species of birds have been spotted in this park.
You might see a belted kingfisher.
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You'll probably see some pelicans, too.
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If your eyes are sharp, you might even spot something less common, like this Bullock's oriole.
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One of the best things about birdwatching in Barr Lake State Park, though, is that you have a very high likelihood of spotting our national bird - a bald eagle.
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More than 50 bald eagles spend their winters at the park. Some years, as many as 100 or more show up!
Around a dozen bald eagles spend their entire year at Barr Lake State Park.
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Some nest and raise their young there, too. And you know what that means - baby bald eagles!
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You'll love watching these majestic creatures during your visit. You can see them hunting, eating, soaring, and simply standing around looking gorgeous.
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Barr Lake State Park has so much to offer its visitors. Stop in soon and check out the eagles and so much more.
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Barr Lake State Park is waiting for you in Brighton! You’re going to love visiting this amazing park and seeing all the fantastic wildlife that lives there and visits it. Enjoy!

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Barr Lake State Park, 13401 Picadilly Rd, Brighton, CO 80603, USA