Lake birding habitat

Springer Lake

New Mexico · Southwest

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Springer Lake is a productive birding destination in New Mexico, with 203 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

4/12/2026Maxwell WLR2 observed

American Herring Gull

Larus smithsonianus

4/12/2026Maxwell WLR1 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

4/11/2026Maxwell Feedlot2 observed

Lark Sparrow

Chondestes grammacus

4/11/2026Maxwell Feedlot2 observed

Ring-necked Duck x Greater Scaup (hybrid)

Aythya collaris x marila

4/7/2026Stubblefield Lake2 observed

Mexican Duck

Anas diazi

4/7/2026Maxwell NWR1 observed

Iceland Gull (Thayer's)

Larus glaucoides

4/7/2026Maxwell NWR1 observed

Sandhill Crane (Lesser)

Antigone canadensis

4/7/2026Maxwell NWR2 observed

Black-necked Stilt

Himantopus mexicanus

4/7/2026Maxwell NWR6 observed

Mallard x Mexican Duck (hybrid)

Anas platyrhynchos x diazi

4/7/2026Maxwell NWR1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

American Kestrel

14/11/2026

Common Raven

24/11/2026

American Crow

14/11/2026

Wild Turkey

34/11/2026

Swainson's Hawk

14/11/2026

Canada Goose

304/5/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

14/5/2026

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 Springer Lake for birding?
The best months to visit Springer Lake for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Springer Lake?
Notable species at Springer Lake include Common Loon, Bald Eagle, Double-crested Cormorant, Ring-billed Gull, Bufflehead. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Springer Lake?
Birding at Springer Lake is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Springer Lake?
Springer Lake offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.