Festival Schedule

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

Festival Schedule

The official 2025 Great Salt Lake Bird Festival schedule is live! Registration will open on March 20, 2025 at 10 am MT.

Registration 2024 Species Seen Report

Start planning your festival experience by browsing our list of over 85 events. Use the filter bar to help narrow down events based on your interests. Learn additional event information by clicking “View Details” to see transportation, activity level, target species, and more.

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Activity Level Guide

Accessible : Fully accessible for festival-goers in wheelchairs or limited mobility.
Easy : 0.5 miles or less walking on flat or paved surfaces.
Moderate : Up to 2 miles walking with less than 250 feet elevation change on well-maintained trails or surfaces.
Active : 2-3 miles walking or hiking with 250-500 feet of elevation gain on trails OR involving cycling or kayaking.
Advanced : 6+ miles hiking with over 1000+ elevation gain.

Printable Schedule

The schedule is available here in a pdf that you can print off.

2025 Schedule

Trip # 4

New

Thursday 7:00 - 9:00 am $25
Eccles Wildlife Education Center

These ponds bring YOU into nature and the surrounding wetlands enhance your opportunity for close-up observation.

Trip # 38

Friday 5:30 - 8:00 pm $90
Eccles Wildlife Education Center

This trip is for the adventurer who wants an easy biking tour of Farmington Bay. Experience sunset at one of the best birding spots in the state.

Trip # 33

Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm $30
Eccles Wildlife Education Center

We’ll have hands-on sessions at each stop for photographing birds with a tripod as well as hand-held shooting and shooting from a car.

Trip # 59

Sunday 6:00 am - 8:00 pm $160
Western Sports Park

Join Tracy Aviary’s Conservation Ecologist, Bryant Olsen, as you explore the different habitats at Great Salt Lake.

Trip # 30

Friday 7:30 am -12:00 pm $95
Eccles Wildlife Education Center

"Digiscoping" is a method of telephoto photography, often used by placing a digital camera to the eyepiece of a spotting scope or binoculars to take photos.

Trip # 55

Saturday 2:15 - 5:00 pm $20
Eccles Wildlife Education Center

Walk to explore the area and wetlands around the Eccles Wildlife Education Center and practice new birding skills.

Trip # 21

Friday 7:00 am - 9:00 am or 9:00 am - 11:00 am $25
Eccles Wildlife Education Center

Learn how and why biologists use fine “mist” nets for trapping small birds and so much more.

Trip # 44

Saturday 7:00 - 9:00 am or 9:00 - 11:00 am $25
Eccles Wildlife Education Center

Learn how and why biologists use fine “mist” nets for trapping small birds and so much more.

Trip # 4

New

Thursday 7:00 - 9:00 am $25
Eccles Wildlife Education Center

These ponds bring YOU into nature and the surrounding wetlands enhance your opportunity for close-up observation. A nearby Great Blue Heron breeding colony will be active.

Friday 6:30 pm FREE
Western Sports Park

Attend our FREE Nature Through Art workshop with local photographer Mary Anne Karren

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.

New

Pre-Festival May 14th $40
Frary Peak Trailhead, Antelope Island State Park

Kick off Bird Fest 2025 with a bright and early morning hike up Frary Peak on Antelope Island!

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.

Pre-Festival May 12-15 $1,149
Pitta Tours

Pre-Festival trip from May 12-15. Visit Pitta Tours at pittatours.com to see options, pricing, and register for this trip.

Trip # 12

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.

Trip # 13

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

If you have always been interested in falconry, join us for this moderated panel discussion.

Trip # 11

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.

Trip # 8

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.

Trip # 9

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.

Trip # 6

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.

Trip # 7

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.

Trip # 5

Saturday 9:00 - 9:50 am FREE
Western Sports Park

This is a quick introduction to taking great bird pictures!

Trip # 4

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.

Trip # 3

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!

Trip # 2

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.

Trip # 1

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.

Trip # 10

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.

Saturday 6:00 pm $45
Western Sports Park - Building 4. 151 S 1100 W Farmington, UT 84025

Join Keynote Speaker Joanna Wu, PhD, for her presentation, "The Most Overlooked Birds in North America: Females".

Friday 6:30 pm FREE
Western Sports Park

Attend our FREE Nature Through Art workshop with local artist Lyra Zoe Smith.

Thursday 6:00 - 8:00 pm $30
Woodland Park Pavilion

Join us at Grow with GSLBF for a nature journaling workshop led by Susan Snyder.

Thursday 6:00 - 8:00 pm $30
Western Sports Park

Join us at Grow with GSLBF for a landscaping for birds workshop led by Sheriden Hansen.

Trip # 1

New

Thursday 6:00 - 10:00 am $30
Antelope Island Entrance Booth Parking Lot

This field trip will focus on seeing and identifying birds and will teach how to best view birds through a camera lens.

Trip # 51

Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm $30
Springhill Geologic Park Lower Trailhead Parking

See the unique species and habitats of our foothills and benches along the Wasatch front.

Trip # 50

New

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.

Trip # 49

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.

Trip # 48

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.

Trip # 47

Saturday 7:00 am - 12:00 pm $90
Western Sports Park

This is a rare opportunity to go behind the gates at Legacy Nature Preserve!

Trip # 46

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.

Trip # 45

New

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.

Trip # 43

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.

Trip # 42

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.

Trip # 40

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.

Trip # 41

New

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.

Trip # 39

New

Saturday 6:00 - 10:00 am $30
Antelope Island Entrance Booth Parking Lot

This field trip will focus on seeing and identifying birds and will teach how to best view birds through a camera lens.

Trip # 37

Friday 5:00 - 11:00 pm $40
Mueller Park

Embark on an adventure through Mueller Park's newly opened hiking trails, where miles of unexplored terrain await your discovery!

Trip # 35

New

Friday 4:00 - 7:00 pm $30
Farmington Bench

Join award winning photographer Elizabeth Moon as she takes you birding along the Farmington mountainside.

Trip # 36

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.

Trip # 32

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.

Trip # 34

New

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.

Trip # 31

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.

Trip # 28

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.

Trip # 29

New

Friday 7:30 am - 12:00 pm $35
Tracy Aviary’s Nature Center at Pia Okwia

Join Tracy Aviary's Conservation Department as we monitor migrating songbirds through our bird banding program.

Trip # 27

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

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

Trip # 26

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.

Trip # 25

Friday 7:00 am -1:00 pm $80
Western Sports Park

Spend a day with expert birders on a birding adventure at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge.

Trip # 24

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!

Trip # 22

Friday 7:00 am - 9:00 am or 10:00 am - 12:00 pm $60
Bountiful Pond

Experience birding in a peaceful way, while taking in the surroundings and activities of birds.

Trip # 23

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.

Trip # 20

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.

Trip # 19

New

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

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

Trip # 18

New

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.

Trip # 17

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.

Trip # 16

New

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.

Trip # 15

New

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.

Trip # 14

New

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.

Trip # 12

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).

Trip # 13

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.

Trip # 10

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.

Trip # 11

New

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.

Trip # 9

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!

Trip # 8

Thursday 7:00 am - 1:00 pm $80
Western Sports Park

Spend a day with expert birders on a birding adventure at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge.

Trip # 7

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!

Trip # 6

Thursday 7:00 - 11:00 am $45
Swaner EcoCenter

Come visit high altitude wet meadows, marshes, and riparian areas of the Swaner Preserve in search of Sandhill Cranes.

Trip # 5

Thursday 7:00 - 9:00 am or 10:00 am - 12:00 pm $60
Bountiful Pond

Experience birding in a peaceful way, while taking in the surroundings and activities of birds.

Trip # 3

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.

Trip # 72

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!

Trip # 2

Thursday 6:00 am - 12:00 pm $40
1954 W Glovers Lane, Farmington

Discover beautiful scenery on a paved path that offers over 10 miles of biking trails along the eastern shore of the Great Salt Lake.

Trip # 71

Sunday 5:00 - 11:00 pm $40
Mueller Park

Embark on an adventure through Mueller Park's newly opened hiking trails, where miles of unexplored terrain await your discovery!

Trip # 70

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.

Trip # 69

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.

Trip # 68

New

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.

Trip # 67

Sunday 8:00 - 10:00 am $60
Adam's Reservoir

Enjoy a gentle paddle across and around the reservoir. While trying to not flush waterfowl, we’ll head out on the water to gain a better view.

Trip # 66

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.

Trip # 65

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.

Trip # 64

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.

Trip # 62

New

Sunday 7:00 - 10:00 am $30
Farmington Bench

Join award winning photographer Elizabeth Moon as she takes you birding along the Farmington mountainside.

Trip # 63

Sunday 7:00 am - 2:00 pm $95
Western Sports Park

On this field trip we will bird in the Parleys Creek, Alexander Creek and Dell Creek drainages in the mountains east of Salt Lake City.

Trip # 61

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

Explore Cache Valley, one of the lesser known hotspots in the West, on this high activity trip.

Trip # 60

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.

Trip # 57

New

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.

Trip # 58

Sunday 6:00 am - 4:00 pm $150
Western Sports Park

Experience the birds of the West Desert and the ruggedness of the Pony Express Trail firsthand.

Trip # 53

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!

Trip # 52

Saturday 8:30 - 10:30 am $15
Ogden Nature Center Visitor Center

Meet Blue, one of our western screech owls! Learn about his adaptations and the basics of birding.

Trip # 56

Saturday 5:00 - 11:00 pm $40
Mueller Park

Embark on an adventure through Mueller Park's newly opened hiking trails, where miles of unexplored terrain await your discovery!

Trip # 54

New

Saturday 9:00-10:30 am; 11:00 am-12:30 pm; 1:30-3 pm $85
Antelope Island State Park Marina

Calling all bird-loving kids! Bring your favorite adult on an awesome aquatic adventure.

New

Other-Day Friday, May 16 & Saturday, May 17 FREE
Western Sports Park

Explore our new vendor booths for a unique shopping experience!

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!