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
Common Goldeneye
Bucephala clangula
Least Flycatcher
Empidonax minimus
Say's Phoebe
Sayornis saya
American Bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Numenius hudsonicus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Cinnamon Teal
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
Mallard
Redhead
Ruddy Duck
Ring-necked Pheasant
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
American Coot
Black-necked Stilt
American Avocet
Killdeer
Long-billed Curlew
Wilson's Phalarope
Franklin's Gull
Ring-billed Gull
California Gull
Forster's Tern
Pied-billed Grebe
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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