Tonaquint Nature Center
Utah · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Tonaquint Nature Center is a productive birding destination in Utah, with 245 species recorded on eBird. This mountain and forest habitat attracts Swan Goose, Canada Goose, and Wood Duck 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
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Spotted Sandpiper
Actitis macularius
Lesser Nighthawk
Chordeiles acutipennis
Horned Grebe
Podiceps auritus
Red-necked Phalarope
Phalaropus lobatus
Merlin
Falco columbarius
Gila Woodpecker
Melanerpes uropygialis
Wilson's Phalarope
Phalaropus tricolor
Short-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus griseus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Cinnamon Teal
Mallard
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Black Phoebe
Verdin
American Robin
House Finch
Lesser Goldfinch
Common Yellowthroat
Northern Yellow Warbler
Canada Goose
Ring-necked Duck
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Great Blue Heron
Red-tailed Hawk
Violet-green Swallow
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Marsh Wren
Bewick's Wren
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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