Lake birding habitat

Quail Creek Reservoir & State Park

Utah · Rocky Mountains

Habitat
LakeRiver/Riparian
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

June-October

About This Location

Quail Creek Reservoir & State Park is a productive birding destination in Utah, with 249 species recorded on eBird. This lake and river/riparian habitat attracts Common Goldeneye, American Coot, and Ring-billed Gull 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 Nighthawk

Chordeiles acutipennis

4/18/2026American Legion Sports Complex1 observed

Ross's Goose

Anser rossii

4/18/2026Stratton Pond (AKA Grandpa's Pond)1 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

4/18/2026Stratton Pond (AKA Grandpa's Pond)1 observed

American Goshawk

Astur atricapillus

4/18/2026Leeds Canyon1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

4/18/2026Slaters House1 observed

Spotted Sandpiper

Actitis macularius

4/17/2026Sunbrook GC2 observed

Greater White-fronted Goose

Anser albifrons

4/16/2026Grandpa’sPond1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Caspian Tern

14/18/2026

Common Loon

14/18/2026

Verdin

14/18/2026

Violet-green Swallow

24/18/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

44/18/2026

Cliff Swallow

24/18/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

14/18/2026

Franklin's Gull

14/17/2026

California Gull

14/17/2026

Eared Grebe

204/17/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

14/17/2026

Turkey Vulture

14/17/2026

Say's Phoebe

34/17/2026

Common Raven

14/17/2026

House Finch

54/17/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

14/12/2026

American Coot

14/12/2026

Black-throated Sparrow

14/12/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

14/9/2026

Western Grebe

14/9/2026

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 Quail Creek Reservoir & State Park for birding?
The best months to visit Quail Creek Reservoir & State Park for birding are June-October. The best seasons are Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Quail Creek Reservoir & State Park?
Notable species at Quail Creek Reservoir & State Park include Common Goldeneye, American Coot, Ring-billed Gull, California Gull, Horned Grebe. The area supports lake, river/riparian habitats.
How difficult is birding at Quail Creek Reservoir & State Park?
Birding at Quail Creek Reservoir & State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Quail Creek Reservoir & State Park?
Quail Creek Reservoir & State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.