Mittry Lake

Arizona · Southwest

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Mittry Lake is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 232 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Cinnamon Teal, Northern Shoveler, and Green-winged Teal among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.

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

Lesser Nighthawk

Chordeiles acutipennis

3/6/202613728 South Dorothy Drive, Yuma, Arizona, US (32.63, -114.408)1 observed

Black-chinned Hummingbird

Archilochus alexandri

3/5/2026661 East 32nd Street, Yuma, Arizona, US (32.669, -114.615)1 observed

American Bittern

Botaurus lentiginosus

3/5/2026Imperial NWR (Yuma Co.)1 observed

Plumbeous Vireo

Vireo plumbeus

3/4/2026Cottonwood gallery restoration site2 observed

Western Warbling Vireo

Vireo swainsoni

3/4/2026Yuma East Wetlands1 observed

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

3/4/2026Yuma East Wetlands1 observed

Western Sandpiper

Calidris mauri

3/4/2026Drive by flooded field3 observed

Rock Wren

Salpinctes obsoletus

3/2/2026Senator Wash Reservoir1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Cinnamon Teal

83/6/2026

Northern Shoveler

83/6/2026

Gadwall

13/6/2026

Mallard

53/6/2026

Green-winged Teal

13/6/2026

Ring-necked Duck

53/6/2026

Lesser Scaup

53/6/2026

Common Goldeneye

23/6/2026

Ruddy Duck

23/6/2026

Mourning Dove

53/6/2026

Ridgway's Rail

23/6/2026

Virginia Rail

13/6/2026

Sora

33/6/2026

Common Gallinule

13/6/2026

American Coot

103/6/2026

Killdeer

23/6/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

13/6/2026

California Gull

13/6/2026

Western Grebe

53/6/2026

Clark's Grebe

53/6/2026

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

    Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Mittry Lake for birding?
The best months to visit Mittry Lake for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Mittry Lake?
Notable species at Mittry Lake include Cinnamon Teal, Northern Shoveler, Green-winged Teal, Lesser Scaup, Common Goldeneye. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Mittry Lake?
Birding at Mittry Lake is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Mittry Lake?
Mittry Lake offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.