Willard Bay State Park
Utah · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Willard Bay State Park is a productive birding destination in Utah, with 244 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Eurasian Collared-Dove, Downy Woodpecker, and Northern Flicker 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
Hammond's Flycatcher
Empidonax hammondii
Common Goldeneye
Bucephala clangula
Least Flycatcher
Empidonax minimus
Say's Phoebe
Sayornis saya
American Bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
California Quail
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Western Wood-Pewee
Willow Flycatcher
Black-billed Magpie
Black-capped Chickadee
European Starling
Gray Catbird
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
House Sparrow
House Finch
Lesser Goldfinch
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Yellow-breasted Chat
Bullock's Oriole
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.
Amenities
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