Quichapa Lake
Utah · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Quichapa Lake is a productive birding destination in Utah, with 217 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Northern Shoveler, American Wigeon, 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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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Calliope Hummingbird
Selasphorus calliope
Purple Martin
Progne subis
Hooded Oriole
Icterus cucullatus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Common Raven
Canada Goose
Blue-winged Teal
American Wigeon
Mallard
Redhead
Lesser Scaup
Ruddy Duck
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Black-chinned Hummingbird
American Coot
Black-necked Stilt
American Avocet
Killdeer
Wilson's Phalarope
Ring-billed Gull
Caspian Tern
Pied-billed Grebe
Black-crowned Night Heron
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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