Yellow-billed Cuckoo and Willow Flycatcher have been reported in multiple lists for this hotspot. Clark’s Grebe, Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Snowy Plover, Whimbrel, Long-billed Curlew, Pectoral Sandpiper, Lesser Yellowlegs, Northern Harrier, Red-headed Woodpecker, and Chestnut-collared Longspur. 

The North Shore area of Ute Lake State Park is on the east end of the lake and is accessed via State Park Road from NM-540. The state park beach and Yucca Campground are in this area.

At nearly 13 miles long, Ute Lake is one of the largest bodies of water in the state. The best birding areas are located along the North Shore. Good areas to look for birds are the North Area, Logan Park, and Rogers Park. This park is very popular with recreationists and can be quite crowded on busy summer weekends.