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Locations in Salt Lake County, Utah

Species in Salt Lake County

Common Species in Salt Lake County

Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common211 obs.
Turdus migratorius

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common145 obs.
Sciurus niger

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common132 obs.
Branta canadensis

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common109 obs.
Apis mellifera

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common103 obs.
Pyrrhocoris apterus

Pyrrhocoris apterus

firebug

Common94 obs.
Boisea trivittata

Boisea trivittata

Common92 obs.
Asclepias speciosa

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Common91 obs.
Erodium cicutarium

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Occasional89 obs.
Salticus scenicus

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Occasional89 obs.
Polistes dominula

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Occasional84 obs.
Coccinella septempunctata

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Occasional82 obs.
Passer domesticus

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional81 obs.
Haemorhous mexicanus

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Rare77 obs.
Callipepla californica

Callipepla californica

California Quail

Rare74 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Salt Lake County

Explore 41 documented locations in Salt Lake County, Utah. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (5 locations)

Sandy

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Salt Lake County

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

South Jordan

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

West Jordan

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

South Salt Lake

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (11 locations)

Murray

A productive wildlife area hosting 93 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

93
species

West Valley City

A productive wildlife area hosting 76 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

76
species

Riverton City

A productive wildlife area hosting 66 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

66
species

Midvale

A productive wildlife area hosting 63 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

63
species

Magna

A productive wildlife area hosting 49 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

49
species

Cottonwood Heights

A productive wildlife area hosting 47 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

47
species

Holladay

A productive wildlife area hosting 38 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

38
species

Oquirrh Lake

A productive wildlife area hosting 38 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

38
species

Decker Lake

A productive wildlife area hosting 37 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

37
species

Kearns

A productive wildlife area hosting 37 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

37
species

Taylorsville

A productive wildlife area hosting 26 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

26
species

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (10 locations)

Liberty Lake

A specialized habitat with 15 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

15
species

Willow Pond

A specialized habitat with 12 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

12
species

Lake Solitude

An emerging wildlife area with 5 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

5
species

Twin Lakes

An emerging wildlife area with 4 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

4
species

Willow Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 4 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

4
species

Red Pine Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 3 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

3
species

Cecret Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Dog Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Pond At The Cove

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Chesterfield

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

📍 Additional Locations (15 locations)

Cobble Creek Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Desolation Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Duck Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Lake Salamander

Explore for wildlife potential

Overstock Koi Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Riverton City Fishing Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Upper Red Pine

Explore for wildlife potential

White City

Explore for wildlife potential

Lake Blanche

Explore for wildlife potential

Lake Florence

Explore for wildlife potential

Lake Lillian

Explore for wildlife potential

Mountain Dell Reservoir

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Red Butte Reservoir

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Upper Bells Canyon Reservoir

Explore for wildlife potential

White Pine Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

About Wildlife Data

Species counts represent documented wildlife observations from citizen science contributions. Higher counts often indicate areas with diverse habitats, active monitoring, or significant ecological importance. Each location offers unique opportunities to connect with Salt Lake County's natural heritage.

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