Powell Lake
Utah · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Powell Lake is a productive birding destination in Utah, with 223 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Cinnamon Teal, and Mallard 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
American Goshawk
Astur atricapillus
Black Swift
Cypseloides niger
Bewick's Wren
Thryomanes bewickii
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Accipiter striatus
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Common Goldeneye
Bucephala clangula
Pacific Wren
Troglodytes pacificus
American Pipit
Anthus rubescens
Green Heron
Butorides virescens
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Common Yellowthroat
Mallard
California Quail
Mourning Dove
Caspian Tern
Black-crowned Night Heron
Bank Swallow
Barn Swallow
Lesser Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Red-winged Blackbird
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Black-capped Chickadee
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Marsh Wren
American Goldfinch
Great Blue Heron
Say's Phoebe
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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