Description New 2024

We will be birding the area around Soldiers Pass in Utah County in the pinyon juniper forests, along with the sage and upland grassland habitats. Participants will be expected to bring a vehicle that can drive on a dirt road, sedans should be okay. We will be looking for birds like Gray Vireo, Ash-throated Flycatcher, Gray Flycatcher, Black-throated Gray Warbler, Black-throated Sparrow, Sagebrush Sparrow, Juniper Titmouse, Long-billed Curlew, Common Nighthawk, Horned Lark, and many other species found in this habitat. Participants will need to do some walking on uneven ground, but for the most part, we will drive, park, get out, look, listen, walk around, and repeat. Carpooling and bringing a 2-way radio is encouraged.

Details

Trip #

20

Date

Start & End Time

7:00 am - 1:00 pm

Duration

6 hrs

Meeting Location

Saratoga Springs

Guide(s)

KC Childs & Esther Sumner

Cost

$40

Available Spots

16

Activity Level

Moderate

Transportation

Self Drive

Good For

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Families with Children,

Target Species

raptors, corvids, flycatchers, vireos, swallows, shrikes, songbirds