- Bird-watching in Utah attracts diverse enthusiasts, exploring habitats like the Great Salt Lake.
- Birders share experiences, noting birding’s accessibility and the joy of spotting rare species.
- Local resources and classes support the hobby, highlighting birding’s popularity during the pandemic.
HERRIMAN — On a recent Sunday morning, a group of 10 bird-watchers leisurely made their way up Yellow Fork Canyon near Herriman in southwest Salt Lake County as they looked and listened for different birds in the area.
The bird walk started in the trailhead’s parking lot, and as the group made a loop around the lot, they spotted multiple birds including a pair of mountain bluebirds, a raven and a chat.
Members of the group then slowly made their way up the trail, regularly stopping when someone heard or spotted a bird along the route. In unison, the group would raise their binoculars to their eyes as the person who first spotted the bird instructed them where to look…