Lake birding habitat

Roosevelt Lake - Orange Peel Day Use Area

Arizona · Southwest

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Roosevelt Lake - Orange Peel Day Use Area is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 203 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Killdeer, and Red-tailed Hawk among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Hutton's Vireo

Vireo huttoni

7/19/2026Mt. Ord--FR 16882 observed

Bushtit

Psaltriparus minimus

7/19/2026Mt. Ord--FR 16884 observed

Grace's Warbler

Setophaga graciae

7/19/2026Mt. Ord--FR 16882 observed

Hairy Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus villosus

7/19/2026Mt. Ord--FR 16882 observed

Western Bluebird

Sialia mexicana

7/19/2026Mt. Ord (Maricopa Co.)2 observed

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

7/19/2026Mt. Ord (Maricopa Co.)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Killdeer

27/19/2026

Least Sandpiper

27/19/2026

Western Grebe

17/19/2026

Clark's Grebe

17/19/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

47/19/2026

White-faced Ibis

127/19/2026

Snowy Egret

247/19/2026

Great Egret

37/19/2026

Great Blue Heron

87/19/2026

Osprey

37/19/2026

Bald Eagle

27/19/2026

Common Raven

37/19/2026

Tree Swallow

67/19/2026

Cliff Swallow

47/19/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

37/19/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

    Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Roosevelt Lake - Orange Peel Day Use Area for birding?
The best months to visit Roosevelt Lake - Orange Peel Day Use Area for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Roosevelt Lake - Orange Peel Day Use Area?
Notable species at Roosevelt Lake - Orange Peel Day Use Area include Mourning Dove, Killdeer, Red-tailed Hawk, Gila Woodpecker, Ladder-backed Woodpecker. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Roosevelt Lake - Orange Peel Day Use Area?
Birding at Roosevelt Lake - Orange Peel Day Use Area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Roosevelt Lake - Orange Peel Day Use Area?
Roosevelt Lake - Orange Peel Day Use Area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.