Roosevelt Lake - Orange Peel Day Use Area

Arizona · Southwest

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Roosevelt Lake - Orange Peel Day Use Area is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 203 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Killdeer, and Red-tailed Hawk 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

Hutton's Vireo

Vireo huttoni

3/5/2026Sycamore Creek--upper Beeline Hwy1 observed

Bushtit

Psaltriparus minimus

3/5/2026Sycamore Creek--upper Beeline Hwy2 observed

Northern Pygmy-Owl

Glaucidium gnoma

3/3/2026Mt. Ord--FR 16881 observed

Hairy Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus villosus

3/3/2026Mt. Ord--FR 16881 observed

Fox Sparrow

Passerella iliaca

3/2/2026Old State Rte 87, Rio Verde US-AZ 33.93085, -111.468421 observed

Steller's Jay

Cyanocitta stelleri

3/2/2026Log Corral Wash, Rio Verde, Arizona, US (33.797, -111.494)1 observed

Lewis's Woodpecker

Melanerpes lewis

3/1/2026Beeline Highway--Sunflower1 observed

Mountain Chickadee

Poecile gambeli

2/28/2026Beeline Highway--Sunflower2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

22/28/2026

Killdeer

12/28/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

12/28/2026

Gila Woodpecker

12/28/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

12/28/2026

Say's Phoebe

12/28/2026

Common Raven

22/28/2026

Cactus Wren

12/28/2026

Northern Mockingbird

12/28/2026

Phainopepla

22/28/2026

House Finch

22/28/2026

White-crowned Sparrow

12/28/2026

Song Sparrow

12/28/2026

Northern Cardinal

12/28/2026

Green-winged Teal

52/22/2026

American Coot

32/22/2026

Great Blue Heron

32/22/2026

Bald Eagle

22/22/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

12/22/2026

Western Bluebird

22/22/2026

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Roosevelt Lake - Orange Peel Day Use Area for birding?
The best months to visit Roosevelt Lake - Orange Peel Day Use Area for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Roosevelt Lake - Orange Peel Day Use Area?
Notable species at Roosevelt Lake - Orange Peel Day Use Area include Mourning Dove, Killdeer, Red-tailed Hawk, Gila Woodpecker, Ladder-backed Woodpecker. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Roosevelt Lake - Orange Peel Day Use Area?
Birding at Roosevelt Lake - Orange Peel Day Use Area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Roosevelt Lake - Orange Peel Day Use Area?
Roosevelt Lake - Orange Peel Day Use Area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.