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Cottonwood Canyon
Birdwatchers are spoiled for choice when it comes to birding areas around Colorado, but the mountains valleys, and lush forests of this canyon in the Wasatch Range are one of the most popular.
Plan Around Cottonwood Canyon
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Cottonwood Canyon Details
Birdwatchers are spoiled for choice when it comes to birding areas around Colorado, but the mountains valleys and lush forests of this canyon in the Wasatch Range are one of the most popular. This remote landscape is home to tons of winged creatures including Mississippi Kites, Western Screech Owls, and Ladder-backed Woodpeckers.
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