Bird Refuge Road
Utah · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Bird Refuge Road is a productive birding destination in Utah, with 209 species recorded on eBird. This mountain and forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Northern Shoveler, and Gadwall 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
Lazuli Bunting
Passerina amoena
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Selasphorus platycercus
Say's Phoebe
Sayornis saya
Red-naped Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus nuchalis
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
Solitary Sandpiper
Tringa solitaria
Western Kingbird
Tyrannus verticalis
Loggerhead Shrike
Lanius ludovicianus
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Cinnamon Teal
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
Ruddy Duck
Ring-necked Pheasant
American Coot
American Avocet
Killdeer
Double-crested Cormorant
White-faced Ibis
Great Blue Heron
Northern Harrier
Common Raven
Tree Swallow
Marsh Wren
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Red-winged Blackbird
Great-tailed Grackle
Mallard
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring layers as mountain weather changes rapidly at elevation.
- 2
Check exposed ridges and thermals for soaring raptors and swifts.
- 3
Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.
Amenities
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