Salt Lake International Center
Utah · Rocky Mountains
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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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Western Cattle-Egret
Ardea ibis
Northern Shrike
Lanius borealis
Band-tailed Pigeon
Patagioenas fasciata
Hairy Woodpecker
Leuconotopicus villosus
Lincoln's Sparrow
Melospiza lincolnii
White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Calliope Hummingbird
Selasphorus calliope
Common Goldeneye
Bucephala clangula
Hammond's Flycatcher
Empidonax hammondii
American Three-toed Woodpecker
Picoides dorsalis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Gadwall
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
American Coot
Killdeer
Western Sandpiper
Ring-billed Gull
California Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Black-crowned Night Heron
Western Cattle-Egret
Turkey Vulture
Northern Harrier
Red-tailed Hawk
American Kestrel
Western Kingbird
Black-billed Magpie
Common Raven
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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