Cochiti Lake
New Mexico · Southwest
About This Location
Cochiti Lake is a productive birding destination in New Mexico, with 255 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts American Coot, Sandhill Crane, and Ring-billed Gull among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Cassin's Vireo
Vireo cassinii
Hooded Warbler
Setophaga citrina
American Redstart
Setophaga ruticilla
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
Common Loon
Gavia immer
Redhead
Aythya americana
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Redhead
Ruddy Duck
Eurasian Collared-Dove
American Coot
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
Eared Grebe
Western Grebe
Common Loon
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Western Wood-Pewee
Western Kingbird
Barn Swallow
Rock Wren
Bewick's Wren
Northern Mockingbird
House Finch
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
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