Lee Kay Ponds
Utah · Rocky Mountains
Challenging
June-October
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Lee Kay Ponds is a productive birding destination in Utah, with 230 species recorded on eBird. This mountain and forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Northern Shoveler, and Mallard 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
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Northern Shoveler x American Wigeon (hybrid)
Spatula clypeata x Mareca americana
Black-necked Stilt (Black-necked)
Himantopus mexicanus
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Swamp Sparrow
Melospiza georgiana
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Cinnamon Teal
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Redhead
Ring-necked Duck
Lesser Scaup
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Common Merganser
Ruddy Duck
American Coot
American Avocet
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
California Gull
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.
- 4
Scan the canopy edges at dawn for migrating warblers and other songbirds during spring and fall.
- 5
A spotting scope is essential here — many waterbirds stay far from shore and are difficult to identify with binoculars alone.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve
- Farmington Bay WMA
- Antelope Island State Park
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