Lake birding habitat

Stubblefield Lake

New Mexico · Southwest

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Stubblefield Lake is a productive birding destination in New Mexico, with 217 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, and American Wigeon 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

Canada Goose

64/7/2026

Blue-winged Teal

164/7/2026

Cinnamon Teal

504/7/2026

Northern Shoveler

3004/7/2026

Gadwall

2004/7/2026

American Wigeon

104/7/2026

Mallard

104/7/2026

Green-winged Teal

5004/7/2026

Canvasback

24/7/2026

Ring-necked Duck

44/7/2026

Ring-necked Duck x Greater Scaup (hybrid)

24/7/2026

Lesser Scaup

1204/7/2026

Bufflehead

1004/7/2026

Ruddy Duck

70004/7/2026

American Coot

90004/7/2026

Long-billed Curlew

14/7/2026

Bonaparte's Gull

14/7/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

14/7/2026

Eared Grebe

24/7/2026

Clark's Grebe

14/7/2026

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 Stubblefield Lake for birding?
The best months to visit Stubblefield Lake for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Stubblefield Lake?
Notable species at Stubblefield Lake include Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, American Wigeon, Mallard, Green-winged Teal. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Stubblefield Lake?
Birding at Stubblefield Lake is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Stubblefield Lake?
Stubblefield Lake offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.