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Birding at Fort Buenaventura

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 of well-established lawns and trees.

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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. The fort was the first permanent Anglo settlement in the Great Basin and provides well-established lawns and trees. This trip involves walking around the pond and birding along paths near the river. The large pond provides a stopover area for many gulls and waterfowl, and the surrounding trees and fields support many songbirds, owls, and other birds with close viewing opportunities.

 

Details

Trip #
52
Date
Start & End Time
7:30 - 10:00 am
Duration
2.5 hrs
Meeting Location
Fort Buenaventura Visitor Center Parking Lot
Guide(s)
Will Harrod
Cost
$25
Available Spots
20
Activity Level
Moderate
Transportation
Self Drive
Good For
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced,
Target Species
waterfowl, shorebirds, wading birds, raptors, corvids, woodpeckers, flycatchers, vireos, swallows, shrikes, songbirds, galliformes, passerines and seasonal varieties

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