Bill Evans Lake

New Mexico · Southwest

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Habitat

Lake

Best Seasons

Fall Winter Spring

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

Mallard Ruddy Duck Mourning Dove American Coot Pied-billed Grebe

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Gray Hawk

Buteo plagiatus

7/19/2026Red Rock WMA2 observed

Lucifer Hummingbird

Calothorax lucifer

7/19/202690 Valley Drive, Silver City, New Mexico, US (32.822, -108.286)1 observed

Costa's Hummingbird

Calypte costae

7/18/2026Brian Dolton - Yard Birds1 observed

Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

7/18/2026Gila River From Turkey Creek Road, Gila, New Mexico1 observed

Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher

Myiodynastes luteiventris

7/18/2026Turkey Creek,Gila NF New Mexico, US2 observed

Varied Bunting

Passerina versicolor

7/17/2026Red Rock WMA1 observed

Gray Vireo

Vireo vicinior

7/13/2026Saddlerock Canyon1 observed

Western Grebe

Aechmophorus occidentalis

7/12/2026Bill Evans Lake1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

American Coot

57/12/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

17/12/2026

Western Grebe

17/12/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

17/12/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

97/12/2026

Birding Tips

1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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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.