Lytle Ranch Preserve
Utah · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Lytle Ranch Preserve is a productive birding destination in Utah, with 288 species recorded on eBird. This mountain and forest habitat attracts Mourning Dove, American Kestrel, and Say's Phoebe 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
Lesser Nighthawk
Chordeiles acutipennis
Nashville Warbler
Leiothlypis ruficapilla
Merlin
Falco columbarius
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Spotted Sandpiper
Actitis macularius
Gila Woodpecker
Melanerpes uropygialis
Black-tailed Gnatcatcher
Polioptila melanura
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Wild Turkey
Mourning Dove
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Great Blue Heron
Red-tailed Hawk
Ladder-backed Woodpecker
American Kestrel
Ash-throated Flycatcher
Bell's Vireo
Common Raven
Verdin
Violet-green Swallow
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Rock Wren
Bewick's Wren
Cedar Waxwing
Phainopepla
House Finch
Black-throated Sparrow
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.
Amenities
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