Bear River MBR - Auto Tour Loop
Utah · Rocky Mountains
Moderate
June-October
Free
Auto loop: sunrise to sunset daily; visitor center: Mon-Fri 8 AM - 5 PM, Sat 10 AM - 4 PM
About This Location
Bear River MBR - Auto Tour Loop is a productive birding destination in Utah, with 264 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Tundra Swan, American Avocet, and Black-crowned Night Heron 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
Common Grackle
Quiscalus quiscula
Lazuli Bunting
Passerina amoena
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Selasphorus platycercus
Solitary Sandpiper
Tringa solitaria
Western Kingbird
Tyrannus verticalis
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Cinnamon Teal
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
Mallard
Ruddy Duck
American Coot
Black-necked Stilt
American Avocet
Killdeer
Long-billed Curlew
Franklin's Gull
California Gull
Western Grebe
Clark's Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
White-faced Ibis
Great Blue Heron
American White Pelican
Northern Harrier
Birding Tips
- 1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
- 2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
- 3
Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.
- 4
Arrive early in the morning for peak bird activity and to secure parking at popular viewing areas.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Antelope Island State Park
- Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve
- Willard Bay State Park
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