Activities

Birding

Birding possibilities are numerous in Ouray County.  Although once known as the place to see the black swifts, Ouray County has experienced some growth in this area. Autumn has proved itself quite interesting as migrating birds stop for a little respite.  The Colorado Field Ornithologists have a great website on Ouray Birding opportunities.

During the months of November through March, bald eagles are common along the Uncompahgre River just north of Ouray.  They winter along the river in the high cottonwood trees and feast on fish in the river.

During the summer months, one can watch for alpine dwellers such as ptarmigans on some of the high alpine roads.  In the High-elevation forests, dusky grouse, chickarees, gray jays, Clark's nutcrackers, goshawks, and numerous other birds find abundant food in late summer.