East Canyon State Park - Reservoir
Utah · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
East Canyon State Park - Reservoir is a productive birding destination in Utah, with 225 species recorded on eBird. This lake and canyon habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Bufflehead 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
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Evening Grosbeak
Hesperiphona vespertina
Greater Yellowlegs
Tringa melanoleuca
Great-tailed Grackle
Quiscalus mexicanus
Chukar
Alectoris chukar
Band-tailed Pigeon
Patagioenas fasciata
American Redstart
Setophaga ruticilla
Common Goldeneye
Bucephala clangula
Baird's Sandpiper
Calidris bairdii
Hairy Woodpecker
Leuconotopicus villosus
Lincoln's Sparrow
Melospiza lincolnii
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Gadwall
Mallard
Killdeer
Greater Yellowlegs
California Gull
Great Blue Heron
American White Pelican
Turkey Vulture
Swainson's Hawk
American Kestrel
Black-billed Magpie
American Crow
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
Cliff Swallow
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Common Nighthawk
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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