Utah Lake State Park
Utah · Rocky Mountains
Easy
June-October
About This Location
Utah Lake State Park is a productive birding destination in Utah, with 257 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Common Goldeneye, Common Merganser, and American Coot 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
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Horned Grebe
Podiceps auritus
Greater Scaup
Aythya marila
Common Grackle
Quiscalus quiscula
Barrow's Goldeneye
Bucephala islandica
Mexican Duck
Anas diazi
Red-breasted Merganser
Mergus serrator
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Lesser Scaup
Common Goldeneye
American Coot
Mallard
Common Merganser
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
Pied-billed Grebe
Great Blue Heron
Rough-legged Hawk
Downy Woodpecker
Hermit Thrush
Song Sparrow
Great-tailed Grackle
Red-tailed Hawk
Canada Goose
Gadwall
Green-winged Teal
Rock Pigeon
Eurasian Collared-Dove
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.
Amenities
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