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Brian L Currie Number of bird species: 448
![]() Birding Utah (FalconGuide)D. E. McIvor Paperback - 410 pages (April 1998) Falcon Press Publishing Co.ISBN: 1560446153 Buy this book from NHBS.com Birds of Northeastern UtahWH Behle 136 pages Utah Museum of Natural HistoryISBN: 0940378019 Buy this book from NHBS.com Birds of the Central RockiesBy Jan L. Wassink Published by Mountain PressPaperback 180 pagesISBN: 0878422358 Buy this book from NHBS.com State BirdCalifornia Gull Larus californicus It may seem strange that Utah's state bird is the California Gull. It was so honored because of the Miracle of the Gulls. In late May 1848, one year after arriving in Utah, Mormon (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) Pioneers were plagued by crickets [written reports affirm that the fields and mountain sides were blackened by their shear numbers]. Prayers were said and in early June thousands of California Gulls came to their rescue. Not only was each gull witnessed to eat dozens of these crickets, but once full the gulls regurgitated the crickets and continued to eat more. Thus, the vast majority of crickets were destroyed, so much of the pioneer`s crops were saved; the event becoming known as the Miracle of the Gulls. Audubon Society in UtahWebsiteThe usual list of local chapters etc. Bridgerland Adubon SocietyWebsiteWelcome to the Bridgerland Audubon Society Home Page. The Bridgerland Audubon Society (BAS) is a chapter of the National Audubon Society. The chapter is centered in the city of Logan, situated in the beautiful Cache Valley of northern Utah and southern Idaho... Great Salt Lake AudubonWebsiteWelcome to Great Salt Lake Audubon. Please join us on a field trip, or attend one of our special activities held throughout the year. If you just want to learn more about birding in Utah then link to the 1998 checklist for Utah birds, or read about some of Utah`s best bird watching locations, maps included. Nature Conservancy in UtahWebsiteUnusual site but in the very much improved tradition of NC websites. Our focus on science allows us to target lands of highest priority that need to be protected first. Our dedication to action keeps us on our toes and responsive to new opportunities in this fast-moving world. Our spirit of innovation allows us to find creative solutions and get the most from each conservation dollar. Our commitment to partnerships brings together people from all walks of life toward common purpose and action... Red Cliffs AudubonWebsiteIf you are wondering where to go in southern Utah at this time of year to see some great birds, try starting at the Tonaquint Nature Center in St. George and travel northwest to Veyo and Pine Valley. The Tonaquint Nature Center pond has a few resident birds like the Black Phoebe, Marsh Wren, Red-tailed Hawk, Kingfisher, Say's Phoebe, Song Sparrow, Flicker and more... Utah Ornithological SocietyWebsiteThe Utah Ornithological Society, an organization of professionals and amateurs interested in birds, was formed to promote the field study of birds in Utah. Articles on various aspects of Utah ornithology are published in the quarterly journal Utah Birds. Utah County BirdersWebsiteMembership in the Utah County Birders is open to any interested person. Dues are $10 per year. Send dues to Tuula Rose, 1065 East 560 North, Provo, UT 84606. Utah Records CommitteeWebsiteContacts on the records committee. Wasatch Audubon SocietyWebsiteAn association of people who share an interest in birds, all natural things, and Utah`s varied habitat. St. George Winter Bird Festivalhttp://www.sgcity.org/birdfestivalJanuary 27-30, 2011: Join us for the 8th Annual Winter Bird Festival in sunny St. George, Utah. Presentations, Kid’s Workshops, Exhibits, Sales, Field Trips, Guest Speakers and an evening Banquet. The festival is designed for beginning and experienced birders. Admission is free, banquet a fee event. Also see: www.redcliffsaudubon.org Bear River Migratory Bird RefugeWebsiteSatellite View In the spring, Bear River is active with life as birds fly back from the south. There is a continuous flow of different species in and out of the refuge. Each day offers something new. Birds are in their bright and colorful breeding plumage and the observant visitor can witness eons-old courtship rituals. Geese and ducks begin to arrive in late March. Shorebird migration lasts from early April through mid-May... Bryce Canyon National ParkWebsiteSatellite View At Bryce Canyon National Park, erosion has shaped colorful Claron limestones, sandstones, and mudstones into thousands of spires, fins, pinnacles, and mazes... Farmington Bay Bird RefugeInformationSatellite View Fish Springs National Wildlife RefugeWebsiteSatellite View Getting to Fish Springs National Wildlife Refuge is in itself a memorable experience. Located in Western Utah, on the southern edge of the Great Salt Lake Desert, this isolated refuge is 80 miles in any direction from the nearest gas station or grocery store... Gillmor Audubon SanctuaryWebsiteSatellite View Gillmor Audubon Sanctuary is part of the Great Salt Lake wetland ecosystem; an internationally recognized site in the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network, and a vital pathway for millions of nesting and migrating birds.... Legacy Nature PreserveInformationSatellite View The Legacy Nature Preserve is a 2,225-acre wildlife preserve on the southeastern shore of the Great Salt Lake. Established as environmental mitigation for the Legacy Parkway Project, the Preserve helps prevent encroachment of future development into this portion of the Great Salt Lake Ecosystem by restoring a mosaic of different wetland and upland habitats that are important for a myriad of wildlife species, especially migratory birds... Ouray National Bird RefugeWebsiteSatellite View The refuge is located on a stretch of undeveloped land along the banks of the Green River... 1997 [April] - Stephen PoleyReport...An early morning walk produced 25 Franklin`s gulls over the lake. From Page to Bryce the country gets higher and greener, and we had some rain. The pond at Ruby`s Inn, near the entrance to Bryce, produced 8 Yellow-headed blackbirds, and in Bryce itself the colony of the very rare Utah prairie dogs had awoken from hibernation. For the rest it was another scenery day, although it was invisible for a while after we arrived at Bryce thanks to a heavy snowstorm! Bryce is at around 2600 metres, and April is a bit early to be visiting it. It was worth it though - for us Bryce has the most remarkable scenery of the entire trip... 1998 [December] - Steve McConnellReportAs a result of an interview trip out west, I was able to spend a considerable amount of time birding in Utah and Arizona last week. What follows is a brief overview of the places I visited and the species tallied. 2000 [May] - Robert GrimmondReportOur route would take us to Tucson, Madera Canyon, California Gulch, Kino Springs, Patagonia, Sierra Vista, Portal, Cottonwood and the Verde Valley, Grand Canyon, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, Navajo National Monument and Monument Valley. In the main body of the following report lifers are marked with an asterisk. Detailed directions for the south-east Arizona sites are not given because they are covered in the well-known guides... 2004 [June] - Andy Benson - Birding the Kokopelli trailReportOur trip took in four states – Nevada, Utah, Arizona and California and we travelled over 2,700 miles by car in our three weeks from May 19th to June 8th. The weather was unsurprisingly warm and dry, though the canyons could be fairly cool during the morning and we did encounter about ˝ hour of rain when in Northern Arizona. The trip was planned as follows... 2005 [July] - Jan LandsverkReportOur destination today was somewhere close to the border of Idaho/Utah. Early morning after having done some birding at Willow Flat and added Fox Sparrow to my list, I wanted to go back to Christian Pond, which I found to be an anticlimax. But my plan was to go up into the mountains beyond the lake which I had read should be good for birds I hadn’t seen yet. After following one of the paths, I ended up very frustrated/disappointed... 2005 [October] - Niels J LarsenReport... added about 30 to my life list. The best bird would (subjectively!) be Elegant Trogon, with a whole bunch of close seconds. Those familiar with Arizona birds will notice that we actually saw quite a few birds that in the ABA guide are listed as summer birds as well as some that are listed as winter only... Birding PalInformationLocal birders willing to show visiting birders around their area... WingsTour OperatorThe spectacular canyons, rivers and forests of northern Arizona and southwestern Utah are among the most dramatic in North America... Sorrel River Ranch Resort B&BAccommodationYou will find on the ranch an abundance of wild life attracted by the protected environment. They include, bald eagles, golden eagles, blue herons, a herd of mule deer, otters, beaver, canadian geese, mallards, falcons, raccoons, horses, goats and many species of birds. Willow Glen Inn B&BAccommodationWillow Glen is open year round with each season of the year having its special attractions of birds, gardens, weather and room decorations. Willow Glen is in close proximity to Bryce, Zion and Grand Canyon National Parks and the Utah Shakespearean Festival. BirdTalkMailing ListTo post to list:birdtalk@utahbirds.org List contact:birdtalk-owner@utahbirds.org To subscribe to list:birdtalk-subscribe@utahbirds.org To make field trip reports, to participate in discussions, to ask questions about birds and birding and to announce birding-related activities, use Bird Talk. Red Cliffs BirdnetMailing ListTo post to list:redcliffs@utahbirds.org List contact:redcliffs-owner@utahbirds.org To subscribe to list:redcliffs-subscribe@utahbirds.org (Southwestern Utah) Salt Lake BirdnetMailing ListTo post to list:slbnet@utahbirds.org List contact:slbnet-owner@utahbirds.org To subscribe to list:slbnet-subscribe@utahbirds.org (Northern Wasatch area) Utah BirdnetMailing ListTo post to list:birdnet@utahbirds.org List contact:birdnet-owner@utahbirds.org To subscribe to list:birdnet-subscribe@utahbirds.org To report rare or unusual bird sighting and to ask questions or make comments about these sightings, use the Birdnet. Utah County BirdnetMailing ListTo post to list:ucbnet@utahbirds.org List contact:ucbnet-owner@utahbirds.org To subscribe to list:ucbnet-subscribe@utahbirds.org (Southern Wasatch area) Utah BirdersBlogThe Utah Birders are about sharing. Sharing information, sharing knowledge, sharing sightings, and sharing in the enjoyment of our feathered friends… Bird Watching SpotsWebsitee.g.Logan is located in the Cache Valley which is a rich year-around birding area. The entire valley is a great place to see a wide variety of raptors any time of the year and there are several roads which access the raptor country north and west of Logan... Birds and Great Salt LakeWebsiteImportant lake wetlands include Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge operated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Locomotive Springs, Salt Creek, Public Shooting Grounds, Harold Crane, Ogden Bay, Timpie Springs, and Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Areas operated by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources; and Gillmor Sanctuary wetlands managed by the Audubon Society... ChecklistWebsiteCompiled by the Utah Birds Records Committee - This Checklist contains 447 species approved by the Utah Ornithological Society Bird Records Committee through August 2010, arranged in taxonomic order and using nomenclature of the 7th American Ornithologist's Union Check-list of North American Birds and the 51th supplement of that Check-list... ChecklistWebsiteChecklistsWebsiteChecklists for a variety of localities across the state... Index of Birding Places in UtahWebsiteThis is an index of popular birding sites in the state of Utah. Most of the information concerns directions on how to get to these sites... Salt Lake BirdersWebsiteMembership in Salt Lake Birders is open to any interested person. Dues are $15 per year and may be sent to Salt Lake Birders, P.O.Box 58343, Salt Lake City, UT 84158. Stokes Nature CenterWebsiteLocated one mile up beautiful Logan Canyon on the Logan River, the 3,000 square-foot lodge was constructed in 1924 by members of the American Legion and later donated to the Trapper Trails Council of the Boy Scouts. Logan`s First Presbyterian Church took title to the building in 1996 and in a partnership with the Bridgerland Audubon Society designated a board to establish a separate organization to develop a not-for-profit nature center. Tim Avery BirdingWebsiteBird phottography and identification… from Utah birders. Utah BirdsWebsiteAn excellent site featuring articles, sites, records, checklists and much more… the definite starting point for visitors. Fatbirder recommended. |
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