The Great Salt Lake Bird Festival is the biggest Bird Festival in the state of Utah. Field trips take place all across the Wasatch Front, with the opportunity to spot over 250 different species of birds.

There are over 60 different field trips attendees can choose from ranging from a few hours of birding to full-day trips!

We have field trips for all birding skill levels and activity levels! Each field trip description will include if the offering is suitable for Beginning, Intermediate, or Advanced Birders, or even Families with Children.

The Activity Level Key is:

- Accessible (Entire trip is fully accessible for festival-goers in wheelchairs or with limited mobility)

- Easy (0.5 miles or less walking on flat or paved surfaces)

- Moderate (Up to 2 miles walking with less than 250 feet elevation change on well-maintained trails or surfaces)

- Active (2-3 miles walking or hiking with 250-500 feet of elevation gain on trails OR involving cycling or kayaking)

Field trip meeting locations will be updated regularly leading up to the Festival and available for viewing on the Meeting Locations page of the website. Please view here and scroll until you find your field trip number and name.

Trips do not include food and beverage so please be prepared to bring your own water, snacks, and/or meal. 

Rain or shine, field trips will take place outside. Please be prepared with appropriate clothing and gear - we always recommend layers! 

In addition to a variety of field trips, please join us for a free opening night social & speaker, educational workshops, family day activities & live birds, student art contest, and a keynote address & dinner. 

Please email gslbirdfest@daviscountyutah.gov to receive more information and a sponsor packet or visit our Sponsors page.

Davis County offers an array of accommodations. Be sure to book using this link as you are able to earn gift card credit for your stay! 

In a hurry to get to your field trip? Feel free to stop by Farmington Station, where you can grab something quick like Starbucks, McDonalds, Wendys, Chick-fil-a, or maybe something light from the local grocery store, Harmons. 

Have more time? Stop by some of our local favorites: Caffe Torino, Kneaders Cafe, Keva Juice, and Janet's Sunshine Cafe. 

Don't forget that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so eat up!

Davis County offers an array of different food varieties. As recommended for breakfast, Station Park also has lots of lunch and dinner dining options, from Authentic Mexican to High-End Brazilian Dining. If you are wanting to venture out more on the local side, we recommend some of our favorites in Davis County including: Roosters Brewery Co., Caffé Torino, Santorini's Greek Grill, Hug-Hes Cafe, and Mandarin Restaurant. If you want a full list of restaurants located in Davis County please click here. 

Davis County is Utah's amusement capital! From Utah's biggest Amusement Park to different fun centers, Davis County was made for you to have fun! Davis County is also surrounded by some of the most noted hikes in Utah. If you love the outdoors, Davis County is the place for you! Check out all that you and your family can do here.