Lake birding habitat

Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Wyoming · Rocky Mountains

Habitat
LakeWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

June-October

About This Location

Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge is a productive birding destination in Wyoming, with 234 species recorded on eBird. This lake and wetland habitat attracts Horned Lark 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

Bobolink

Dolichonyx oryzivorus

8/21/2026Laramie Plains Lakes--Gelatt Lake1 observed

Upland Sandpiper

Bartramia longicauda

8/16/2026WY, My Yard, Laramie1 observed

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

8/16/2026Leazenby Lake1 observed

Ash-throated Flycatcher

Myiarchus cinerascens

8/15/2026Leazenby Lake1 observed

Orchard Oriole

Icterus spurius

8/12/2026Indian Hills/Navajo Intersection yard1 observed

Black-chinned Hummingbird

Archilochus alexandri

8/12/2026Indian Hills/Navajo Intersection yard1 observed

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

8/11/2026Greenhill Cemetery1 observed

Townsend's Warbler

Setophaga townsendi

8/10/2026Indian Hills/Navajo Intersection yard1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Bald Eagle

28/17/2026

Ferruginous Hawk

18/17/2026

Gray Flycatcher

18/17/2026

Horned Lark

258/17/2026

Sage Thrasher

58/17/2026

Brewer's Sparrow

88/17/2026

Lark Bunting

288/17/2026

Vesper Sparrow

178/17/2026

Savannah Sparrow

88/17/2026

Western Meadowlark

48/17/2026

Mourning Dove

28/14/2026

Northern Harrier

18/14/2026

Lark Sparrow

58/14/2026

Lincoln's Sparrow

18/14/2026

Bullock's Oriole

18/14/2026

Golden Eagle

18/11/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

18/11/2026

American Kestrel

48/11/2026

Common Raven

38/11/2026

Barn Swallow

28/11/2026

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 Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge for birding?
The best months to visit Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge for birding are June-October. The best seasons are Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge?
Notable species at Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge include Common Loon, Bald Eagle, Double-crested Cormorant, Ring-billed Gull, Bufflehead. The area supports lake, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge?
Birding at Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge?
Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Auto Tour Route.