LAK Reservoir area
Wyoming · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
LAK Reservoir area is a productive birding destination in Wyoming, with 221 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Common Merganser 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
Virginia Rail
Rallus limicola
Loggerhead Shrike
Lanius ludovicianus
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica
Great-tailed Grackle
Quiscalus mexicanus
Burrowing Owl
Athene cunicularia
Long-billed Curlew
Numenius americanus
Common Nighthawk
Chordeiles minor
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Virginia Rail
American Coot
Killdeer
Eared Grebe
Great Blue Heron
Northern Harrier
American Robin
Red Crossbill
American Goldfinch
Dark-eyed Junco
Red-winged Blackbird
Bufflehead
Mourning Dove
Black-billed Magpie
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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