Salt Lake International Center

Utah · Rocky Mountains

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
SummerFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

June-October

About This Location

Salt Lake International Center is a productive birding destination in Utah, with 232 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Canvasback 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

Common Loon

Gavia immer

3/5/2026Little Dell Reservoir2 observed

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

3/5/2026Lee Kay Ponds1 observed

Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted x Red-shafted)

Colaptes auratus

3/4/2026Backyard1 observed

Black-necked Stilt

Himantopus mexicanus

3/4/2026Farmington Bay WMA5 observed

Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

3/3/2026Jordan River Parkway--6100 S to 7800 S (incl. Winchester Park)1 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle)

Setophaga coronata

3/2/2026Backyard2 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

3/2/2026Oquirrh Lake1 observed

Northern Shoveler x American Wigeon (hybrid)

Spatula clypeata x Mareca americana

3/1/2026Lee Kay Ponds1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

103/4/2026

Mallard

63/4/2026

Canvasback

23/4/2026

Ring-necked Duck

163/4/2026

Hooded Merganser

53/4/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

13/4/2026

Mourning Dove

33/4/2026

American Coot

23/4/2026

Ring-billed Gull

103/4/2026

California Gull

93/4/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

43/4/2026

European Starling

53/4/2026

House Sparrow

63/4/2026

House Finch

13/4/2026

White-crowned Sparrow

13/4/2026

Song Sparrow

13/4/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

13/4/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

53/4/2026

Common Merganser

22/27/2026

American Crow

22/27/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

    Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Salt Lake International Center for birding?
The best months to visit Salt Lake International Center for birding are June-October. The best seasons are Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Salt Lake International Center?
Notable species at Salt Lake International Center include Canada Goose, Mallard, Canvasback, Ring-necked Duck, Hooded Merganser. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Salt Lake International Center?
Birding at Salt Lake International Center is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Salt Lake International Center?
Salt Lake International Center offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.