Lincoln Beach - Boat Launch Area

Utah · Rocky Mountains

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Habitat

Coastal

Best Seasons

Summer Fall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

June-October

About This Location

Lincoln Beach - Boat Launch Area is a productive birding destination in Utah, with 207 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Mallard, Green-winged Teal, and Common Goldeneye 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

Mallard Green-winged Teal Common Goldeneye Ring-necked Pheasant American Coot

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

7/17/2026Provo River Delta2 observed

Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

7/17/2026Cottonwood springs3 observed

Lewis's Woodpecker

Melanerpes lewis

7/15/2026Nebo Loop (Utah Co.)2 observed

Pacific Wren

Troglodytes pacificus

7/15/2026Rock Canyon Trail, Provo, Utah, US (40.266, -111.621)1 observed

Sharp-shinned Hawk (Northern)

Accipiter striatus

7/13/2026Nebo Loop Road, Payson, Utah, US (39.899, -111.663)1 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

7/10/2026Eagle Park and Lakeside Trail1 observed

Black Phoebe

Sayornis nigricans

7/10/2026Spanish Fork River Park1 observed

Black-bellied Plover

Pluvialis squatarola

7/8/2026LeBarron Point 9 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Sandhill Crane

27/20/2026

American Avocet

47/20/2026

Killdeer

57/20/2026

White-faced Ibis

327/20/2026

Snowy Egret

27/20/2026

Great Blue Heron

27/20/2026

American White Pelican

77/20/2026

Osprey

47/20/2026

Western Kingbird

67/20/2026

Eastern Kingbird

87/20/2026

Tree Swallow

707/20/2026

Barn Swallow

507/20/2026

Cliff Swallow

507/20/2026

European Starling

1007/20/2026

Cinnamon Teal

147/17/2026

Ring-necked Pheasant

27/17/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

17/17/2026

Mourning Dove

37/17/2026

Long-billed Dowitcher

27/17/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

37/17/2026

Birding Tips

1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
3
Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Lincoln Beach - Boat Launch Area for birding?▼

The best months to visit Lincoln Beach - Boat Launch Area for birding are June-October. The best seasons are Summer and Fall.

What birds can I see at Lincoln Beach - Boat Launch Area?▼

Notable species at Lincoln Beach - Boat Launch Area include Mallard, Green-winged Teal, Common Goldeneye, Ring-necked Pheasant, American Coot. The area supports coastal habitats.

How difficult is birding at Lincoln Beach - Boat Launch Area?▼

Birding at Lincoln Beach - Boat Launch Area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Lincoln Beach - Boat Launch Area?▼

Lincoln Beach - Boat Launch Area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.