Buffalo Ranch Pond
Utah · Rocky Mountains
Moderate
June-October
About This Location
Buffalo Ranch Pond is a productive birding destination in Utah, with 217 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Snow Goose, Northern Pintail, and Northern Harrier 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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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Horned Grebe
Podiceps auritus
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Savannah Sparrow
Passerculus sandwichensis
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted x Red-shafted)
Colaptes auratus
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Red-shouldered Hawk
Buteo lineatus
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle)
Setophaga coronata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Northern Pintail
Northern Harrier
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
American Kestrel
American Crow
American Tree Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Western Meadowlark
Red-winged Blackbird
Canada Goose
Cinnamon Teal
Northern Shoveler
American Wigeon
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Canvasback
Lesser Scaup
Ring-necked Pheasant
American Coot
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.
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