Quail Creek Reservoir & State Park

Utah · Rocky Mountains

Habitat
LakeRiver/Riparian
Best Seasons
SummerFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

June-October

About This Location

Quail Creek Reservoir & State Park is a productive birding destination in Utah, with 249 species recorded on eBird. This lake and river/riparian habitat attracts Common Goldeneye, American Coot, and Ring-billed Gull 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

Rufous-crowned Sparrow

Aimophila ruficeps

3/6/2026Coalpits Wash1 observed

Hooded Oriole

Icterus cucullatus

3/5/2026Slick Rock Park1 observed

Black-chinned Hummingbird

Archilochus alexandri

2/25/2026Sullivan park on the virgin river in Washington, UT,3 observed

Swainson's Hawk

Buteo swainsoni

2/24/2026Pecon Rd, Washington US-UT 37.11462, -113.433061 observed

Spotted Sandpiper

Actitis macularius

2/24/2026Hurricane--SR9 WTP1 observed

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

2/21/2026Virgin River Trail1 observed

Western Cattle-Egret

Ardea ibis

2/21/2026Snow Canyon SP1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Northern Pintail

13/5/2026

Common Merganser

23/5/2026

Ruddy Duck

3/5/2026

American Coot

3/5/2026

Ring-billed Gull

3/5/2026

California Gull

353/5/2026

Eared Grebe

3/5/2026

Western Grebe

23/5/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

23/5/2026

Common Goldeneye

33/4/2026

Horned Grebe

13/4/2026

Bufflehead

12/27/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

32/27/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

12/27/2026

Say's Phoebe

22/27/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

22/27/2026

Canada Goose

42/24/2026

Common Loon

12/24/2026

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

    Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Quail Creek Reservoir & State Park for birding?
The best months to visit Quail Creek Reservoir & State Park for birding are June-October. The best seasons are Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Quail Creek Reservoir & State Park?
Notable species at Quail Creek Reservoir & State Park include Common Goldeneye, American Coot, Ring-billed Gull, California Gull, Horned Grebe. The area supports lake, river/riparian habitats.
How difficult is birding at Quail Creek Reservoir & State Park?
Birding at Quail Creek Reservoir & State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Quail Creek Reservoir & State Park?
Quail Creek Reservoir & State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.