When submitting eBird observations at Eagle Nest Lake State Park, it is most helpful to start a new checklist for each hotspot within the park. Use this general hotspot when you have a checklist that includes multiple locations or if no other hotspot or personal location is appropriate for your sightings.

All year: Canada Geese, Brewer’s Blackbird, House Sparrow.
Summer: American White Pelicans, Tree Swallow, Common Grackle.
Migrant: California Gull, American Pipit.

Located on the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway, Eagle Nest Lake is surrounded by the stunning scenery of the high mountains of Moreno Valley.

At 8,300 feet in elevation, the park offers a cool retreat from the summer heat for anglers, boaters, campers, hikers, and wildlife enthusiasts. An abundance of animals makes Eagle Nest Lake an ideal location for wildlife viewing.

In the Moreno Valley, the patio of Eagle Nest Lake State Park Visitor Center offers a breath-taking view of Touch Me Not Mountain and surrounding peaks. The patio is a great place to look for American White Pelicans and other waterfowl on the lake, while the Lake View Trail provides opportunities to see Brewer’s Blackbirds and shorebirds. Gunnison’s prairie dogs can be seen around the park, which includes one campground and picnic shelters.

From Eagle Nest, go west about 1 mile on US-64. Turn left on Marina Way to the park entrance.

The AllTrails website has a description and map of a hike at Eagle Nest Lake State Park.