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
Great Egret
Ardea alba
Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
White-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta carolinensis
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Numenius hudsonicus
Williamson's Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus thyroideus
Glossy Ibis
Plegadis falcinellus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Ring-billed Gull
California Gull
Forster's Tern
White-faced Ibis
Snowy Egret
American White Pelican
Western Kingbird
Eastern Kingbird
European Starling
House Sparrow
Bullock's Oriole
Great-tailed Grackle
California Quail
Killdeer
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.
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