Lake birding habitat

Utah Lake State Park

Utah · Rocky Mountains

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

June-October

About This Location

Utah Lake State Park is a productive birding destination in Utah, with 257 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Common Goldeneye, Common Merganser, and American Coot 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

7/21/2026Bunell’s Fork trail1 observed

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Accipiter striatus

7/21/2026Spanish Fork Peak -- Maple Lake to Spanish Fork Peak1 observed

Black Swift

Cypseloides niger

7/20/2026Stewart Falls4 observed

Williamson's Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus thyroideus

7/20/2026Right Fork Maple Canyon, Spanish Fork US-UT 40.13591, -111.522893 observed

White-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta carolinensis

7/20/2026Right Fork Maple Canyon, Spanish Fork US-UT 40.13591, -111.522891 observed

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

7/17/2026Provo River Delta2 observed

Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

7/17/2026Cottonwood springs3 observed

Pacific Wren

Troglodytes pacificus

7/15/2026Rock Canyon Trail, Provo, Utah, US (40.266, -111.621)1 observed

American Pipit

Anthus rubescens

7/14/2026Mt. Timpanogos--Timpooneke Trail1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

17/19/2026

Mourning Dove

17/19/2026

Killdeer

57/19/2026

Ring-billed Gull

17/19/2026

California Gull

17/19/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/19/2026

American White Pelican

17/19/2026

Common Raven

17/19/2026

European Starling

507/19/2026

Yellow-headed Blackbird

507/19/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

47/19/2026

Caspian Tern

207/15/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

207/15/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

17/13/2026

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

27/13/2026

American Coot

57/13/2026

Clark's Grebe

17/13/2026

White-faced Ibis

247/13/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

17/13/2026

Western Wood-Pewee

37/13/2026

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 Utah Lake State Park for birding?
The best months to visit Utah Lake State Park for birding are June-October. The best seasons are Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Utah Lake State Park?
Notable species at Utah Lake State Park include Common Goldeneye, Common Merganser, American Coot, Mallard, Lesser Scaup. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Utah Lake State Park?
Birding at Utah Lake State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Utah Lake State Park?
Utah Lake State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.