Lake birding habitat

Little Dell Reservoir

Utah · Rocky Mountains

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

June-October

About This Location

Little Dell Reservoir is a productive birding destination in Utah, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Common Goldeneye, and Red-tailed Hawk 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

Common Loon

Gavia immer

5/28/2026Little Dell Reservoir1 observed

Tundra Swan

Cygnus columbianus

5/28/2026Burch Hollow to Church Fork (via Pipeline Trail)3 observed

Canvasback

Aythya valisineria

5/28/2026Glover Lane & GSL Nature Center2 observed

Black-throated Gray Warbler

Setophaga nigrescens

5/28/20263489 South 325 West, Bountiful, Utah, US (40.852, -111.887)1 observed

Band-tailed Pigeon

Patagioenas fasciata

5/27/2026LT's yard3 observed

Pacific Wren

Troglodytes pacificus

5/27/2026E 1800 South Trail, Bountiful US-UT 40.85662, -111.787423 observed

Common Nighthawk

Chordeiles minor

5/26/2026Mountain Dell Canyon 1 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

5/26/20263005 S 2900 E, Millcreek US-UT 40.70622, -111.807563 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

5/25/20262233 E Fardown Ave, Holladay US-UT 40.64328, -111.825731 observed

White-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta carolinensis

5/25/2026Big Cottonwood Canyon--Silver Lake to Lake Solitude Hike1 observed

American Three-toed Woodpecker

Picoides dorsalis

5/25/2026Big Cottonwood Canyon--Lake Mary1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

95/28/2026

Mallard

175/28/2026

Western Grebe

45/28/2026

Clark's Grebe

25/28/2026

Common Loon

15/28/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

55/28/2026

Northern Flicker

15/28/2026

Western Kingbird

25/28/2026

Cliff Swallow

85/28/2026

Northern House Wren

35/28/2026

American Robin

15/28/2026

Cedar Waxwing

45/28/2026

House Finch

65/28/2026

Green-tailed Towhee

25/28/2026

Spotted Towhee

35/28/2026

Western Meadowlark

15/28/2026

Bullock's Oriole

25/28/2026

Virginia's Warbler

15/28/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

15/28/2026

Western Tanager

15/28/2026

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

    Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Little Dell Reservoir for birding?
The best months to visit Little Dell Reservoir for birding are June-October. The best seasons are Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Little Dell Reservoir?
Notable species at Little Dell Reservoir include Canada Goose, Common Goldeneye, Red-tailed Hawk, Northern Flicker, Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Little Dell Reservoir?
Birding at Little Dell Reservoir is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Little Dell Reservoir?
Little Dell Reservoir offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.