Cochiti Lake
New Mexico · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
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
Marsh Wren
Cistothorus palustris
Northern Harrier
Circus hudsonius
Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Violet-green Swallow
Tachycineta thalassina
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
Ring-billed Gull
Larus delawarensis
American Dipper
Cinclus mexicanus
Cinnamon Teal
Spatula cyanoptera
Pacific Wren
Troglodytes pacificus
Black-throated Sparrow
Amphispiza bilineata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
American Coot
Sandhill Crane
Western Grebe
Common Merganser
American Robin
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.