Lake birding habitat

Sand Hollow Reservoir & State Park

Utah · Rocky Mountains

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

June-October

About This Location

Sand Hollow Reservoir & State Park is a productive birding destination in Utah, with 258 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Northern Shoveler, and American Wigeon 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

Hooded Merganser

Lophodytes cucullatus

5/28/2026Stratton Pond (AKA Grandpa's Pond)1 observed

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Pheucticus ludovicianus

5/23/2026Green Springs Golf Course1 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

5/22/2026Stratton Pond (AKA Grandpa's Pond)2 observed

Ross's Goose

Anser rossii

5/22/2026Stratton Pond (AKA Grandpa's Pond)1 observed

Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch

Leucosticte tephrocotis

5/22/2026feeder2 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

5/22/2026Tonaquint Nature Center1 observed

Laughing Gull

Leucophaeus atricilla

5/22/2026Sand Hollow Reservoir & SP1 observed

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Accipiter striatus

5/21/2026Canyon View Dr, St. GeorgeUT1 observed

Sabine's Gull

Xema sabini

5/20/2026Sand hollow - Desert Pearl Island1 observed

Orchard Oriole

Icterus spurius

5/20/2026Red Cliffs Recreation Area & Campground1 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

5/18/2026Confluence Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

45/28/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

15/28/2026

American Coot

55/28/2026

Ring-billed Gull

155/28/2026

Turkey Vulture

15/28/2026

Common Raven

15/28/2026

Mallard

35/22/2026

Redhead

25/22/2026

Gambel's Quail

105/22/2026

American Avocet

15/22/2026

Killdeer

15/22/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

45/22/2026

Laughing Gull

15/22/2026

California Gull

375/22/2026

Caspian Tern

215/22/2026

Forster's Tern

215/22/2026

Eared Grebe

185/22/2026

Western Grebe

115/22/2026

Clark's Grebe

15/22/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

15/22/2026

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 Sand Hollow Reservoir & State Park for birding?
The best months to visit Sand Hollow Reservoir & State Park for birding are June-October. The best seasons are Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Sand Hollow Reservoir & State Park?
Notable species at Sand Hollow Reservoir & State Park include Canada Goose, Northern Shoveler, American Wigeon, Mallard, Northern Pintail. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Sand Hollow Reservoir & State Park?
Birding at Sand Hollow 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 Sand Hollow Reservoir & State Park?
Sand Hollow Reservoir & State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.