Birds
Tundra swan
A long-distance migrant whose autumn stopovers connect Utah wetlands with the Arctic.
American avocet
A shorebird that breeds in the wetlands of Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge.
American avocets are among the shorebirds that remain at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge to raise young. The refuge describes young avocets appearing in June and July.
The refuge is part of the Great Salt Lake wetland network used by migrating and breeding birds. Its seasonal calendar supplies context for a visit, rather than a report of birds present today.
Watching and staying safe
Use designated public viewing areas and binoculars. Leave room for birds to feed and rest; do not approach nests or young. Follow posted access restrictions.
Places the sources name
- Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
More wildlife · Streams and wetlands
File photo: A bull moose among rocks and low vegetation at Cecret Lake (2012-07-25). Photo: BBernardicius · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Mammals
Moose
The largest member of the deer family in Utah, at home where northern mountain forest meets water.
File photo: American beaver in Zion National Park, July 2012. Photo: Zion National Park / National Park Service · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons