Gunlock Reservoir & State Park
Utah · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Gunlock Reservoir & State Park is a productive birding destination in Utah, with 225 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Redhead among many others. Elevation changes create diverse habitats, from riparian valleys to alpine meadows, supporting a wide range of species.
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
Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis
American Goldfinch
Spinus tristis
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Northern Waterthrush
Parkesia noveboracensis
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Accipiter striatus
Black-tailed Gnatcatcher
Polioptila melanura
Calliope Hummingbird
Selasphorus calliope
Nashville Warbler
Leiothlypis ruficapilla
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Gambel's Quail
Wild Turkey
Rock Pigeon
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
White-throated Swift
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Anna's Hummingbird
Costa's Hummingbird
American Coot
Pied-billed Grebe
Western Grebe
Turkey Vulture
Cooper's Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk
Western Wood-Pewee
Black Phoebe
Say's Phoebe
Ash-throated Flycatcher
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
Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.
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