Clayton Lake State Park
New Mexico · Southwest
About This Location
Clayton Lake State Park is a productive birding destination in New Mexico, with 260 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, and Mallard among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.
Location
Loading map...
Live Bird Data
Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
White Ibis
Eudocimus albus
Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Rock Wren (Northern)
Salpinctes obsoletus
Bronzed Cowbird
Molothrus aeneus
Mallard x Mexican Duck (hybrid)
Anas platyrhynchos x diazi
American Goldfinch
Spinus tristis
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
Western Flycatcher
Empidonax difficilis
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis
Black x Eastern Phoebe (hybrid)
Sayornis nigricans x phoebe
Bell's Vireo
Vireo bellii
Downy Woodpecker (Eastern)
Dryobates pubescens
Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Setophaga pensylvanica
Hooded Warbler
Setophaga citrina
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Say's Phoebe
Cliff Swallow
Cassin's Sparrow
Western Meadowlark
Blue-winged Teal
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Wild Turkey
Mourning Dove
Common Nighthawk
American Coot
American Avocet
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
White-rumped Sandpiper
Double-crested Cormorant
Black-crowned Night Heron
Turkey Vulture
Great Horned Owl
Red-headed Woodpecker
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
More in New Mexico
New Mexico Birding Guide
Complete guide to birding in New Mexico →