Bill Evans Lake

New Mexico · Southwest

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Bill Evans Lake is a productive birding destination in New Mexico, with 223 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Mallard, Ruddy Duck, and Mourning Dove 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

Ash-throated Flycatcher

Myiarchus cinerascens

3/4/2026Red Rock WMA1 observed

Bell's Vireo

Vireo bellii

3/4/2026Red Rock WMA1 observed

Common Poorwill

Phalaenoptilus nuttallii

3/4/2026Southwest Sufi Community--Voice of the Turtle Retreat Center (reservations required)1 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

3/3/2026Big Ditch Park1 observed

Lawrence's Goldfinch

Spinus lawrencei

3/2/2026Mangas Springs5 observed

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

Selasphorus platycercus

2/25/2026Brian Dolton - Yard Birds1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

23/2/2026

Ruddy Duck

33/2/2026

Mourning Dove

23/2/2026

American Coot

183/2/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

53/2/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

23/2/2026

Bushtit

23/2/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

23/2/2026

Black-throated Sparrow

23/2/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

13/2/2026

White-crowned Sparrow

13/2/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

83/2/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

13/2/2026

Gadwall

12/25/2026

Northern Pintail

72/25/2026

Redhead

22/25/2026

Lesser Scaup

102/25/2026

Common Merganser

122/25/2026

Western Grebe

22/25/2026

Great Blue Heron

12/25/2026

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 Bill Evans Lake for birding?
The best months to visit Bill Evans Lake for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Bill Evans Lake?
Notable species at Bill Evans Lake include Mallard, Ruddy Duck, Mourning Dove, American Coot, Pied-billed Grebe. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Bill Evans Lake?
Birding at Bill Evans Lake is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Bill Evans Lake?
Bill Evans Lake offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.