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Birding Near Salt Lake City, UT

28 birding locations within 50 miles

Utah · United States

28

Locations

61+

Species

8

Habitats

2

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Salt Lake City

Lake birding habitat

Utah

7.1 mi away

Moderate

Salt Lake International Center

Lake birding hotspot in Utah with 232 recorded species.

LakeSummerFall
A flock of birds flying in a grey sky.

Utah

8.1 mi away

Challenging

Lee Kay Ponds

Mountain birding hotspot in Utah with 230 recorded species.

MountainForestSummerFall
Lake birding habitat

Utah

10.1 mi away

Moderate

Bountiful Pond

Lake birding hotspot in Utah with 236 recorded species.

LakeSummerFall
Lake birding habitat

Utah

10.7 mi away

Moderate

Little Dell Reservoir

Lake birding hotspot in Utah with 208 recorded species.

LakeSummerFall
a group of animals standing on top of a dry grass field

Utah

13.5 mi away

Moderate

Farmington Bay Wildlife Management Area

Coastal birding hotspot in Utah with 261 recorded species.

CoastalWetlandSummerFall
Lake birding habitat

Utah

15.4 mi away

Moderate

Buffalo Ranch Pond

Lake birding hotspot in Utah with 217 recorded species.

LakeSummerFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Utah

17.4 mi away

Easy

Jordan River Parkway - 12600 S to Bangerter Hwy

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Utah with 210 recorded species.

River/RiparianSummerFall
Coastal birding habitat

Utah

18.3 mi away

Easy

Antelope Island State Park - Garr Ranch

Coastal birding hotspot in Utah with 243 recorded species.

CoastalSummerFall
Lake birding habitat

Utah

18.6 mi away

Easy

East Canyon State Park - Reservoir

Lake birding hotspot in Utah with 225 recorded species.

LakeCanyonSummerFall
Coastal birding habitat

Utah

21.2 mi away

Easy

Antelope Island State Park - Antelope Island (island only)

Coastal birding hotspot in Utah with 237 recorded species.

CoastalSummerFall
Coastal birding habitat

Utah

21.9 mi away

Easy

Antelope Island State Park - Road to Garr Ranch

Coastal birding hotspot in Utah with 218 recorded species.

CoastalSummerFall
Lake birding habitat

Utah

25.8 mi away

Easy

Rockport Reservoir & State Park

Lake birding hotspot in Utah with 236 recorded species.

LakeSummerFall
Lake birding habitat

Utah

26.1 mi away

Moderate

Powell Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Utah with 223 recorded species.

LakeSummerFall
Coastal birding habitat

Utah

26.8 mi away

Easy

Antelope Island State Park

Coastal birding hotspot in Utah with 264 recorded species.

CoastalSummerFall
a herd of animals walking across a snow covered field

Utah

27.4 mi away

Easy

Antelope Island State Park - Causeway

Coastal birding hotspot in Utah with 251 recorded species.

CoastalSummerFall
Coastal birding habitat

Utah

27.5 mi away

Easy

Utah Lake Parkway Trail (North Shore)

Coastal birding hotspot in Utah with 253 recorded species.

CoastalLakeSummerFall
Lake birding habitat

Utah

27.6 mi away

Easy

Northlake Park & Loch Lomond Pond

Lake birding hotspot in Utah with 210 recorded species.

LakeUrban ParkSummerFall
Lake birding habitat

Utah

28.3 mi away

Moderate

Echo Reservoir

Lake birding hotspot in Utah with 216 recorded species.

LakeSummerFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Utah

29.0 mi away

Moderate

Lost Creek - Croydon

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Utah with 210 recorded species.

River/RiparianSummerFall
Coastal birding habitat

Utah

32.7 mi away

Moderate

Ogden Bay Wildlife Management Area

Coastal birding hotspot in Utah with 206 recorded species.

CoastalWetlandSummerFall
Coastal birding habitat

Utah

34.6 mi away

Easy

Ogden Bay Wildlife Management Area - North Parking Lot

Coastal birding hotspot in Utah with 200 recorded species.

CoastalWetlandSummerFall
Lake birding habitat

Utah

37.1 mi away

Easy

Utah Lake State Park

Lake birding hotspot in Utah with 257 recorded species.

LakeSummerFall
Mountain birding habitat

Utah

37.6 mi away

Challenging

Provo Airport Dike

Mountain birding hotspot in Utah with 258 recorded species.

MountainForestSummerFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Utah

41.9 mi away

Moderate

River Lane

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Utah with 253 recorded species.

River/RiparianSummerFall
Coastal birding habitat

Utah

43.2 mi away

Moderate

Lincoln Beach - Boat Launch Area

Coastal birding hotspot in Utah with 207 recorded species.

CoastalSummerFall
Wetland birding habitat

Utah

44.2 mi away

Moderate

Willard Spur Wildlife Management Area

Wetland birding hotspot in Utah with 200 recorded species.

WetlandSummerFall
Coastal birding habitat

Utah

44.7 mi away

Moderate

Lincoln Beach - Lincoln Point to LeBarron Point

Coastal birding hotspot in Utah with 201 recorded species.

CoastalSummerFall
Coastal birding habitat

Utah

46.0 mi away

Easy

Willard Bay State Park

Coastal birding hotspot in Utah with 244 recorded species.

CoastalSummerFall

Top Species Near Salt Lake City

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Canada GooseMallardCanvasbackRing-necked DuckHooded MerganserNorthern ShovelerCommon GoldeneyeCommon MerganserAmerican CrowHouse SparrowHouse FinchLesser GoldfinchDark-eyed JuncoYellow-rumped WarblerNorthern FlickerRock PigeonAmerican CootRed-tailed HawkWoodhouse's Scrub-JayTundra SwanWood DuckCinnamon TealAmerican KestrelSnow GooseNorthern Pintail+36 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Coastal12 locations
Lake11 locations
Wetland4 locations
River/Riparian3 locations
Mountain2 locations
Forest2 locations
Canyon1 location
Urban Park1 location

Best Seasons:

Summer28 locations
Fall28 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Salt Lake City, UT?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Salt Lake City include Salt Lake International Center, Lee Kay Ponds, Bountiful Pond, Little Dell Reservoir, Farmington Bay Wildlife Management Area. These spots offer lake, mountain, forest habitats.
What birds can I see near Salt Lake City?▼
Birders near Salt Lake City can spot species including Canada Goose, Mallard, Canvasback, Ring-necked Duck, Hooded Merganser, Northern Shoveler, Common Goldeneye, Common Merganser. The area's 8 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Salt Lake City?▼
The best seasons for birding near Salt Lake City are Summer and Fall. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Salt Lake City?▼
There are 28 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Salt Lake City, UT, ranging from 7.1 to 46.0 miles from the city center.

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