Lake birding habitat

Bill Evans Lake

New Mexico · Southwest

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Bill Evans Lake is a productive birding destination in New Mexico, with 223 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Mallard, Ruddy Duck, and Mourning Dove 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

Gray Vireo

Vireo vicinior

4/17/2026Saddlerock Canyon2 observed

Lazuli Bunting

Passerina amoena

4/16/2026Yard!1 observed

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Setophaga pensylvanica

4/15/2026Big Ditch Park1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

4/15/2026Gila River Preserve--Iron Bridge Conservation Area1 observed

Costa's Hummingbird

Calypte costae

4/15/2026Saddlerock Canyon1 observed

Black-headed Grosbeak

Pheucticus melanocephalus

4/14/2026Kilimanjaro Ct.1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Blue-winged Teal

24/17/2026

Cinnamon Teal

54/17/2026

Common Merganser

14/17/2026

Ruddy Duck

74/17/2026

American Coot

94/17/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

44/17/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

24/17/2026

Western Grebe

24/17/2026

Clark's Grebe

14/17/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

14/17/2026

Osprey

24/17/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

184/17/2026

Ring-billed Gull

14/15/2026

White-faced Ibis

54/15/2026

Rock Wren

14/15/2026

Northern Shoveler

134/10/2026

American Wigeon

24/10/2026

Gambel's Quail

14/10/2026

Mourning Dove

14/10/2026

Bewick's Wren

14/10/2026

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 Bill Evans Lake for birding?
The best months to visit Bill Evans Lake for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Bill Evans Lake?
Notable species at Bill Evans Lake include Mallard, Ruddy Duck, Mourning Dove, American Coot, Pied-billed Grebe. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Bill Evans Lake?
Birding at Bill Evans Lake is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Bill Evans Lake?
Bill Evans Lake offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.