Gunlock Reservoir & State Park
Utah · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Gunlock Reservoir & State Park is a productive birding destination in Utah, with 225 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Redhead 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
Hooded Oriole
Icterus cucullatus
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Archilochus alexandri
Common Poorwill
Phalaenoptilus nuttallii
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
Western Cattle-Egret
Ardea ibis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Redhead
Ring-necked Duck
Common Merganser
Ruddy Duck
Eurasian Collared-Dove
American Coot
Ring-billed Gull
Pied-billed Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Common Raven
Rock Wren
Canyon Wren
Bewick's Wren
House Finch
Song Sparrow
Northern Shoveler
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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