Farmington Bay Wildlife Management Area
Utah · Rocky Mountains
Moderate
June-October
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Farmington Bay Wildlife Management Area is a productive birding destination in Utah, with 261 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Tundra Swan, and Wood Duck 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
Lark Sparrow
Chondestes grammacus
Gray Flycatcher
Empidonax wrightii
Willow Flycatcher
Empidonax traillii
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Greater Scaup
Aythya marila
American Golden-Plover
Pluvialis dominica
Grasshopper Sparrow
Ammodramus savannarum
Western Gull
Larus occidentalis
Western Cattle-Egret
Ardea ibis
American Herring Gull
Larus smithsonianus
Spotted Sandpiper
Actitis macularius
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Cinnamon Teal
Gadwall
Mallard
American Coot
Black-necked Stilt
Killdeer
White-faced Ibis
Snowy Egret
Western Cattle-Egret
Great Blue Heron
Northern Harrier
Black-billed Magpie
Barn Swallow
Song Sparrow
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Western Meadowlark
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Shoveler
American Wigeon
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.
- 4
Onshore winds can push pelagic species closer to shore, making post-storm days excellent for rarities.
- 5
Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve
- Antelope Island State Park
- Ogden Bay WMA
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