Kolob Reservoir
Utah · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Kolob Reservoir is a productive birding destination in Utah, with 210 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Redhead 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
Cassin's Vireo
Vireo cassinii
Zone-tailed Hawk
Buteo albonotatus
Acorn Woodpecker
Melanerpes formicivorus
Hammond's Flycatcher
Empidonax hammondii
Williamson's Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus thyroideus
Turkey Vulture (Northern)
Cathartes aura
Calliope Hummingbird
Selasphorus calliope
Purple Martin
Progne subis
American Dipper (Northern)
Cinclus mexicanus
Rufous-crowned Sparrow
Aimophila ruficeps
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Red-naped Sapsucker
Vesper Sparrow
Brown-headed Cowbird
Brewer's Blackbird
Northern Yellow Warbler
Canada Goose
Killdeer
California Condor
Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Eared Grebe
Willow Flycatcher
Violet-green Swallow
American Robin
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Spotted Sandpiper
Western Grebe
Common Loon
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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