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 Scaup
Aythya affinis
American Goldfinch
Spinus tristis
Black-tailed Gnatcatcher
Polioptila melanura
Calliope Hummingbird
Selasphorus calliope
Nashville Warbler
Leiothlypis ruficapilla
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Lesser Nighthawk
White-throated Swift
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Cooper's Hawk
Western Wood-Pewee
Black Phoebe
Ash-throated Flycatcher
Brown-crested Flycatcher
Bell's Vireo
Verdin
Violet-green Swallow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Bewick's Wren
Cedar Waxwing
House Finch
Bullock's Oriole
Lucy's Warbler
Northern Yellow Warbler
Wilson's Warbler
Western Tanager
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.
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