• 61 South Main Street Farmington, Utah 84025
  • M-F 8am to 5pm
999

Pre-Festival: Mountain Owls

Pre-Festival May 14th $75
Pitta Tours

When birders think about owls, Utah probably isn’t near the top of their list of places to look. But 14 of the 19 regularly occurring species found in North America have been seen in Utah.

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Mike Hearell and Taylor Abbott
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Post-Festival: Owling

Post-Festival May 20 $89
Pitta Tours

Post-Festival trip on May 20th. Visit Pitta Tours at pittatours.com to see options, pricing, and register for this trip.

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Tim Avery, Taylor Abbott, & José Castaño
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Beginning Birding

Saturday 1:00 - 1:50 pm FREE
Western Sports Park

Enjoy this free workshop for beginners and families. Learn about bird identification and the common backyard birds in the Farmington area.

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Dallin Henderson & Max Malmquist
Unlimited
999

How to Help Injured Wildlife

Saturday 12:00 - 12:50 pm FREE
Western Sports Park

In this presentation, we will cover bird species commonly found injured, ill, or orphaned in our urban environments and frequent injury types.

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Michiko Berceau, BS, CVT, CWR
Unlimited
999

Backyard Birds 101

Saturday 11:00 - 11:50 am FREE
Western Sports Park

This presentation will cover the hobby of backyard birding, which can be fun, engaging, and relaxing for all ages to enjoy.

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Nick George, Wildbirds Unlimited
Unlimited
999

Parade of Raptors**

Saturday 11:00 - 11:50 am FREE
Western Sports Park

Meet some of HawkWatch International's live Raptor Ambassadors in this presentation for all ages.

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HawkWatch International
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999

Bald and Beautiful**

Saturday 10:00 am - 10:50 am FREE
Western Sports Park

Meet Des Ta Te, a resident Bald Eagle of Ogden Nature Center and learn about America's national symbol.

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Heidi Christensen, Ogden Nature Center
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999

Drawing Raptors from Life**

Saturday 10:00 - 10:50 am FREE
Western Sports Park

Sketch a live raptor along with professional artist, Colleen Palmer. This workshop is for artists of all skill levels.

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Colleen Palmer
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Live Birds with Long Wing Inc.**

Friday 4:30 - 6:00 pm FREE
Western Sports Park

In this meet and greet program for all ages, people can ask questions, observe wild birds up close, and take photos with the birds.

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Nick Harris
Unlimited
999

Owl Pellet Dissection

Friday 4:30 - 5:00 pm FREE
Western Sports Park

Embrace your inner scientist with this fun family activity. Dissect a real (sanitized) owl pellet to discover what the owls have been dining on!

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HawkWatch International
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How to Help Injured Wildlife

Friday 2:00 - 2:50 pm FREE
Western Sports Park

In this presentation, we will cover bird species commonly found injured, ill, or orphaned in our urban environments and frequent injury types.

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Michiko Berceau, BS, CVT, CWR
Unlimited
999

Utah Butterfly Basics

Friday 1:00 - 1:50 pm FREE
Western Sports Park

This presentation explores the life histories, habitat, and distribution of several Utah butterflies from varying geographic regions.

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Todd Stout
Unlimited
999

Owl Pellet Dissection

Saturday 12:00 - 12:45 pm FREE
Western Sports Park

A Family Day favorite! Join curious folks of all ages in this exploration of one of nature's coolest phenomena: owl pellets! Pellets are first come, first served.

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HawkWatch International
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Trip # 50
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Birds & Bugs for Families

Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm $25
Red Butte Canyon

From warblers and woodpeckers to dragonflies and beetles, we’ll discuss the critical roles these species play in the ecosystem. This trip will have a focus for families and children.

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Rodolfo da Silva Probst and Connie Misket
15
Trip # 49

Morgan Backyard Birding

Saturday 7:30 am - 2:00 pm $40
Riverside Park, Morgan

Some of the best birding in Morgan County is found in the backyards of the houses in the quaint small towns of Morgan and Croydon in Weber Canyon.

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Weston Smith and Arnold Smith
15
Trip # 48

Bountiful Pond

Saturday 7:30 - 10:30 am $25
Bountiful Pond

Located on the outskirts of Farmington Bay WMA, Bountiful Pond is a lovely oasis for all kinds of birds. This trip involves walking around the pond, about a mile long loop.

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Ian Batterman
25
Trip # 46

Buffalo Ranches Pond Near Farmington Bay

Saturday 7:00 - 11:00 am $30
1954 W Glovers Lane, Farmington

Buffalo Ranches Ponds, on the eastern shore of the Great Salt Lake flyway, is a migrant trap where 200+ bird species have been observed.

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Ben Johnson and Colin Maguire
15
Trip # 45
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Birding Dimple Dell

Saturday 7:00 - 10:00 am $25
Dimple Dell Trailhead

Put on your hiking shoes to search for Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jays, Blue-gray Gnatcatchers, Black-headed Grosbeaks, Lazuli Buntings, and three species of hummingbirds.

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Angie Branch and Beth Cottam
8
Trip # 43

Cache Valley Birding Adventure for Beginners

Saturday 6:30 am - 4:30 pm $95
Western Sports Park

Cache Valley is one of the lesser known birding hotspots in the West. Our trip will reveal the area’s great diversity and other wildlife secrets.

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Jim Parrish, Candice Burke, Cullen Clark, and Jen Wright
30
Trip # 42

Utah County Birding

Saturday 6:00 am - 4:00 pm $55
Payson

We will begin near the Warm Springs to search for Chukar and migrant warblers; shorebirds and Swainson's Hawks near Goshen; and then head to Goshen Canyon.

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Joshua Kreitzer and Chandler Kendall
25
Trip # 40

Young Birders at Antelope Island

Saturday 6:00 - 11:00 am $65
Western Sports Park

A trip exclusive to birders aged 13-21. Get ready for an excellent morning of birding at one of Utah's most incredible wildlife destinations - Antelope Island and the Great Salt Lake.

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Will Harrod and Miles Gilmore
10
Trip # 41
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Utah Birds Scavenger Hunt

Saturday 6:00 am - 4:00 pm $99
Pitta Tours

With 10 hours on the clock and a secret list of 100 species of birds to find, you'll set out with our guide to see if you can complete the scavenger hunt before the clock runs out.

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Taylor Abbott
7
Trip # 36

Antelope Island Owl Prowl

Friday 4:30 - 9:00 pm $85
Antelope Island Entrance Booth Parking Lot

Who, Who should go? Owl lovers, that's WHO! Antelope Island is prime habitat for several species of owl: Great Horned, Barn, Burrowing, Long-eared, and Short-eared Owls.

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Laura Cleveland and Kate Sweet
28
Trip # 32

Birding Rockport by Canoe

Friday 7:45 am - 2:00 pm $70
Rockport Reservoir main boat ramp.

Rockport Reservoir’s nearby springs host many ducks, grebes, herons, and raptors. You will have a grand birding experience at the reservoir using canoes.

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Kathy Donnell and Connie Misket
12
Trip # 34
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Cassia Overnight

Friday 4:00 PM Friday 5/16 to 6:00 PM Saturday 5/17 $399
Pitta Tours

Join our guide in search of Cassia Crossbill, Flammulated Owl, and up to 100 more species! Expect to see around 75-100 species of birds.

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Mike Hearell
7
Trip # 31

Morgan Backyard Birding

Friday 7:30 am - 2:00 pm $40
Riverside Park, Morgan

Some of the best birding in Morgan County is found in the backyards of the houses in the quaint small towns of Morgan and Croydon in Weber Canyon.

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Weston Smith and Arnold Smith
15
Trip # 28

Birding at Kaysville Ponds

Friday 7:30 - 10:00 am $25
Kaysville Ponds

Located off I-15, Kaysville Ponds at the USU Botanical Center are home to a network of family friendly walking trails in a beautiful wetland environment.

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Sharee Harrison and Jen Hitt
20
Trip # 27

Sage-Steppe Birding at Promontory Point

Friday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm $95
Western Sports Park

See birds associated with many habitats in sagebrush and upland communities.

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Adam Brewerton, Cullen Clark, Rory Eggleston, Jim Parrish, and Leah Waldner
25
Trip # 26

Birding Diamond Fork Canyon

Friday 7:00 am - 2:00 pm $40
Springville Walmart Parking Lot

Diamond Fork Canyon encompasses a wide diversity of habitats including montane forest, sagebrush, scrub oak, and more, where wide diversity of bird species may be found.

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Keeli Marvel and Kim Lightbody
15
Trip # 24

Jordanelle Wetlands and Heber Fields

Friday 7:00 am -12:00 pm $35
Provo Riverwalk and Fishing Site

The Jordanelle Reclamation Area south of Jordanelle Reservoir and nearby agricultural fields of Heber City offer excellent birding!

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Janae Radke and Audrey Horn
10
Trip # 23

Buffalo Ranches Pond near Farmington Bay

Friday 7:00 - 11:00 am $30
1954 W Glovers Lane, Farmington

Buffalo Ranches Ponds, on the eastern shore of the Great Salt Lake flyway, is a migrant trap where 200+ bird species have been observed.

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Ben Johnson and Colin Maguire
15
Trip # 20

Mountains in May

Friday 6:00 am - 4:00 pm $79
Pitta Tours

Join us for a day exploring the Wasatch Mountains and the incredible birds that inhabit the west fringe of the Rocky Mountains. Visit Pitta Tours to register.

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Quinn Diaz
7
Trip # 19
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Fairfield Birding Oasis

Friday 6:00 am - 12:00 pm $95
Western Sports Park

Join us for exclusive access to a special project on private land – a habitat that has been carefully developed and curated over the past 20 years.

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Tori Sohm and Jake Dreyfous
12
Trip # 18
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Sunset at Galena Soo’nkahni

Thursday 6:00 - 8:00 pm $25
Jordan River Rotary Park

Galena Soo’nkahni is a conservation easement nestled in the heart of southern Salt Lake County, a treasure in the middle of suburban development.

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Tori Sohm
15
Trip # 17

Antelope Island Owl Prowl

Thursday 4:30 - 9:00 pm $85
Antelope Island Entrance Booth Parking Lot

Who, Who should go? Owl lovers, that's WHO! Antelope Island is prime habitat for several species of owl: Great Horned, Barn, Burrowing, Long-eared, and Short-eared Owls.

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Melissa Halvorsen and Renata Vazquez
28
Trip # 16
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Introduction to Birding by Ear

Thursday 4:00 - 6:30 pm $25
Western Sports Park

Some have said that experienced birders identify ten times as many birds with their ears as with their eyes, but no other aspect of birding is more difficult to master than voice identification.

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Beth Cottam and Angie Branch
13
Trip # 15
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Sunset Hike Along Maple Syrup Trail

Thursday 3:00 - 9:00 pm $40
Mueller Park

If you have a sweet tooth for spotting birds, this hike is perfect for you! The 6-mile Maple Syrup Trail, newly opened in 2024, is ready to be explored.

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Colin Maguire
6
Trip # 14
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Birds & Botany

Thursday 1:00 - 3:00 pm $25
USU Botanical Center Kaysville

There are few factors that influence birds' survival more than the plants in their habitat, so on this trip we will be learning more about the relationships between plants, birds, and water.

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Rachel Lake and Tori Sohm
20
Trip # 12

American Kestrel

Thursday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm $70
Western Sports Park

Learn about the American Kestrel from Hawkwatch International. They have been monitoring kestrels for a decade as part of their Cavity Adopting Raptor Ecology Study (CARES).

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Jessica Taylor and Kate Sweet
15
Trip # 13

GSL Ecosystem Boat Tour

Thursday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm or 1:00 am - 3:00 pm $60
Great Salt Lake State Park Marina

This tour is focused on the management of the brine shrimp fishery on the lake and will be guided by GSL Ecosystem Program Biologists.

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John Luft, Kyle Stone, and Jim Van Leeuwen
8
Trip # 10

Utah County Pinyon Juniper Specialties

Thursday 7:00 am - 1:00 pm $40
Saratoga Springs

Bird the area around Soldiers Pass in Utah County in the pinyon juniper forests, along with the sage and upland grassland habitats.

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KC Childs and Suzi Holt
12
Trip # 11
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Photography at Adam’s Reservoir

Thursday 7:30 am - 12:00 pm $30
Adam's Reservoir

We’ll cover photographing birds with a tripod as well as hand-held shooting, equipment tips, camera settings and shooting techniques.

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Tom Mathewson
12
Trip # 9

Inland Sea Shorebird Reserve

Thursday 7:00 am - 1:00 pm $115
Western Sports Park

Visit over 8,000 acres of private land managed just for shorebirds on the edge of Great Salt Lake. Enjoy this area that is not open to the general public!

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Max Malmquist and Quinn Diaz
20
Trip # 7

Jordanelle Wetlands and Heber Fields

Thursday 7:00 am - 12:00 pm $35
Provo Riverwalk and Fishing Site

The Jordanelle Reclamation Area south of Jordanelle Reservoir and nearby agricultural fields of Heber City offer excellent birding!

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Janae Radke and Audrey Horn
10
Trip # 3

Marathon Scouting

Thursday 6:00 am - 11:30 pm $199
Pitta Tours

Explore the beautiful areas surrounding the Great Salt Lake, including its shores and wetlands, as well as the stunning canyons and mountains of the Wasatch front.

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Mike Hearell
7
Trip # 72

Kaysville East Mountain Wilderness Park

Sunday 6:00 - 7:30 pm $25
Kaysville East Mountain Wilderness Park

This wilderness park features scrub oak patches and several small creeks. Target species will be the Lazuli Buntings!

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Adam Blundell and Marzena Blundell
12
Trip # 70

Birding for Families at Red Butte Garden

Sunday 9:00 - 11:00 am $15
Red Butte Garden Visitor Center

If you've been looking for a way to get the whole family into birding, this field trip is the perfect opportunity.

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Laura Cleveland and Keynote Speaker: Joanna Wu
20
Trip # 69

Spiral Jetty Adventure

Sunday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm $85
Western Sports Park

One of the world’s most iconic examples of land art is also a birders paradise! Located in the remote North Arm of Great Salt Lake there are many opportunities to spot different birds.

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Max Malmquist and Georgie Corkery
20
Trip # 68
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Birds & Bugs for Adults

Sunday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm $25
Red Butte Canyon

From warblers and woodpeckers to dragonflies and beetles, we’ll discuss the critical roles these species play in the ecosystem. This trip is for adults only.

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Rodolfo da Silva Probst and Connie Misket
15
Trip # 66

Mantua Reservoir and Surrounding Area

Sunday 7:30 - 11:30 am $75
Western Sports Park

The reservoir sits at an elevation of 5,000 feet and is lined with Cottonwood trees and willow that are great for finding birds.

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Jim Parrish and Rory Eggleston
11
Trip # 65

Birding at Fort Buenaventura

Sunday 7:30 - 10:00 am $25
Fort Buenaventura Visitor Center Parking Lot

Located on the outskirts of west Ogden off of 24th Street, Fort Buenaventura is a lovely location near Weber River for all kinds of birds on its 84 acres.

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Sharee Harrison and Will Harrod
20
Trip # 64

Bountiful Pond

Sunday 7:30 - 10:30 am $25
Bountiful Pond

Bountiful Pond is a lovely oasis for all kinds of birds. This trip involves walking around the pond, about a mile long loop.

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Ian Batterman
25
Trip # 60

Marathon Birding

Sunday 6:00 am - 11:30 pm $179
Pitta Tours

Join a beloved tradition of the Festival since 2008! It's a unique opportunity to witness the incredible spectacle of bird migration at its peak.

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Tim Avery, Mike Hearell, Taylor Abbott, and Kenny Frisch
12
Trip # 57
New

Sunrise Hike Along Maple Syrup Trail

Sunday 6:00 am - 12:00 pm $40
Mueller Park

If you have a sweet tooth for spotting birds, this hike is perfect for you! The Maple Syrup Trail, newly opened in 2024, is ready to be explored.

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Colin Maguire
6
Trip # 53

Birding for Families at Red Butte Garden

Saturday 9:00 - 11:00 am $15
Red Butte Garden Visitor Center

If you've been looking for a way to get the whole family into birding, this field trip is the perfect opportunity!

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Chris Butler and Dallin Henderson
20
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Family Day Activities

Saturday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm FREE
Western Sports Park

Join us on Saturday, May 17th from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm for FREE birding activities the whole family will enjoy!

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