May 1st (Wed):  Great Salt Lake Audubon Field Trip - 8am - moderate - Mountain Dell Recreation Area, Parley's Canyon - leaders: John Middleton and Allene Keller - We’ll meet by 8am in the parking lot just west of the REI on 33rd South and 3285 East for a morning of birding. Call John (801-322-2171) or Allene (801-467-3960) if you plan to attend.

• Wasatch Audubon Bird Walk - West Haven Hiking and Biking Trail: west of I-15: Meet at Denny’s Restaurant (North on 1100 W from 21st Street in the Flying J Plaza) at 8:00 for breakfast or at 9:00 to carpool. Alternatively, join the group at 9:30 on the frontage road in front of Stevens-Henager College to start walk.

• Utah County Birders Field Trip - either 5:00 a.m. (for early bird Sage Grouse Lek) or 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Salem, Benjamin Slough, Lincoln Point. Meet at mouth of Spanish Fork Canyon - Chevron Station (5:00 a.m.) or Payson Walmart (7:00 a.m.)

May 3rd-5th (Fri-Sun):  Great Salt Lake Audubon Field Trip - easy - Lytle Ranch, Washington County - leader: Dave Hanscom - Departure at 6am on Friday with a couple of stops en route to St. George (Oak Grove and Red Cliffs Campground). Cox Park, Spring Pond, and Tonaquint Park are on the agenda for late day. We’ll stay in motels (everyone is responsible for their own accomodations) and drive to
the ranch early Saturday morning, checking for desert species along the way, then stop at Gunlock and Ivins reservoirs on the way back to town. Up early on Sunday morning to bird at Washington Fields, Sand hollow, Grampa’s Pond, and other spots before heading home. This trip is limited to 15 people (4-5 cars only). Call Dave at 801-550-1777 or email hanscom@cs.utah.edu to register and for more information.

May 4th (Sat): Utah County Birders Field Trip - 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. North Utah County, Powell Lake, Saratoga Springs, Eagle Mountain, Cedar Valley. Meet at Lehi McDonalds.

May 6th (Mon):  Tracy Aviary Birding By Ear Workshop - indoor session - Summer Visitors - Visit http://www.tracyaviary.org/birding-by-ear-workshops./ for more information.

May 7th (Tues): Utah County Birders Field Trip - 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. West Provo, Skipper Bay, Provo Airport Dike, Utah Lake State Park. Meet at South University Ave., Sam's Club.

May 8th (Tues): Red Cliff Audubon Meeting - 7:00 p.m. - Tonaquint Nature Center. Laura Taylor, Park Planning Manager for City of St. George will present "What’s Happening at the Seegmiller Farm." This new and unique City Park, located in the St. George fields, is a magnet for water fowl and large Raptors and shares the history of the first settlers to the area.

• Wasatch Audubon Bird Walk - South Ogden Nature Park: Meet at McDonald’s (5745 S Harrison) at 8:00 am for breakfast or at 8:30 am to carpool.

May 9th (Thur): Utah County Birders Meeting - Butterflies of Utah presented by Tony Jones.  Meet at 7:00 PM at the Orem Public Library - 58 North State Street, Orem. We meet downstairs.

• Great Salt Lake Audubon Field Trip - 7:30pm, Moderate/Difficult - Owling in Millcreek Canyon - Leader: Bryant Olsen - We’ll meet at 7:30pm in the parking lot just west of the REI on 33rd South and 3285 East. The first hour or so after dark is the best time for owls. Target owl species are N. Saw-whet, Flammulated, N. Pygmy, and Great horned Owl, plus Poorwills. Bring snacks and water. Group size is limited so call Bryant (801-498-0362 or email: bryant_olsen@yahoo.com) to register by May 1st.

• Wasatch Audubon Bird Walk -  Birdy Thursday Evening Walk - Riverdale Parkway: Meet at 6:15 pm at the trailhead in Riverdale City. From Riverdale Road, drive north on 700 West for two blocks, turn right on 4300 S, then right on 600 West to the parking lot. Bring water. Paved path, mostly flat. We will walk as far along the 2.5-mile stretch from the trailhead to Fort Buenaventura as birders desire. Social gathering afterward decided upon by the group. Please leave dogs and children under 12 at home.

May 11th (Sat):  Red Cliffs Lake Audubon Field Trip - Grafton and Springdale - This trip has become a favorite for many. Many of the songbirds have set up territories and will be singing along the Virgin River. We will visit the historical Grafton ghost town, and then we'll go to Springdale in the heart of majestic Zion Canyon. Highlights from the past have been sparrows, Summer Tanager, woodpeckers, and the appropriately labeled Canyon Wren. Meet at the St. George BLM office in St. George at 7:00 am, and bring lunch.

• Utah County Birders Field Trip - 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Southwest Utah Co., Santaquin, Genola, Goshen, Goshen Canyon, Elberta. Meet at Payson Walmart.

• Migratory Bird Day - Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge: Not only is May 11th International Migratory Bird Day, it will be the Awards Ceremony for the 2013 Utah Jr. Duck Stamp program! The amazing art will be on display from all of the K-12 winners of the Duck Stamp competition, including the Best of Show entry which will be sent on to compete in the National Jr. Duck Stamp competition. We will also have some open house activities like crafts, movies and Jr. Ranger activities to continue the celebration of migratory birds around the world. We hope you’ll join us, or consider helping out at the event! Jr. Duck Stamp Awards Ceremony is at 1:00 pm.

May 11th & 12th (Sat & Sun): Bridgerland Audubon Field Trip - Allen Stokes Memorial Canoe Trips with Stokes Nature Center - Join local expert naturalists Bryan Dixon, Andrea Liberatore, and Dick Mueller on either one of these two dates for a canoe trip down the Bear River. We will start in Trenton and end in Amalga, watching birds and other wildlife along the way, including passing a Great Blue Heron rookery. Registration is required in advance. Contact Andrea Liberatore (755-3239 or aliberatore@logannature.org) for details and to register. This will be a joint trip with the Stokes Nature Center, and the number of spots is limited. This trip will cost $10 per participant if you bring your own boat, and $15 per participant including boat rental.

• Tracy Aviary Birding By Ear Workshop - Field Trips – Liberty Park and City Creek Canyon - Visit http://www.tracyaviary.org/birding-by-ear-workshops./ for more information.

May 13th (Mon):  Tracy Aviary Birding By Ear Workshop - indoor session - Summer Visitors - Visit http://www.tracyaviary.org/birding-by-ear-workshops./ for more information.

May 15th (Wed): Utah County Birders Field Trip - 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Spanish Fork Canyon, Diamond Fork Canyon, Sheep Creek, Dairy Fork. Meet at mouth of Spanish Fork Canyon - Chevron Station.

• Wasatch Audubon Bird Walk - East Mountain Wilderness Park (Kaysville): Meet at McDonald’s (5745 S Harrison) at 8:00 am for breakfast or at 8:30 am to carpool.

• Hawkwatch International Garden Party - Click here for details.

May 16th-20th (Thur-Mon): Great Salt Lake Bird Festival - Registration begins March 1 at 9:00 a.m. MST. Go to: http://www.greatsaltlakebirdfest.com/ or call 801-451-3286.

May 17th (Fri): Utah County Birders Field Trip - 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Provo Canyon, South Fork, Sundance. Meet at mouth of Provo Canyon - Will's Pit Stop.

May 18th (Sat):  Tracy Aviary Birding By Ear Workshop - Field Trips – Liberty Park and City Creek Canyon - Visit http://www.tracyaviary.org/birding-by-ear-workshops./ for more information.

May 21st (Tue): Great Salt Lake Audubon Meeting - May 21st, at 7pm will be our last Audubon Program until September. Join us for a fascinating film, “Winged Seduction: Birds of Paradise - Revealing the World’s Most Extraordinary Birds”. This film was produced by National Geographic and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology as part of their Birds-of-Paradise Project. Photographer Tim Laman and ornithologist Ed Scholes journey into the jungles of one of the last wild places on earth - New Guinea - to record and study these improbable creatures. Far-flung islands, impenetrable jungle and extreme elevations all create areas of isolation where ordinary birds have evolved into some of the most beautifully bizarre species on earth.   -   We meet in the new Education Center in the Tracy Aviary at Liberty Park. They are open to all interested people. Doors open at 6:30pm for refreshments and socializing. The programs begin at 7pm. Enter Liberty Park at 600 East and 900 South.

• Wasatch Audubon Meeting - Ogden Nature Center: “Update on the Ecology and Behavior of Snowy Plovers on the Great Salt Lake.” Snowy Plovers are a unique and charismatic species popular with birders. Dr. John Cavitt, Professor of Zoology at Weber State University, has been conducting research on the Snowy Plover for several years and will bring us up-to-date on his research. We are fortunate to have an internationally important ecosystem in our backyard – come and learn about it and the plovers! At the Ogden Nature Center, 966 West 12th Street, Ogden, Utah.

May 22nd (Wed): Utah County Birders Field Trip - 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Tintic Mts., Dividend, Eureka, South Cedar Valley. Meet at Payson Walmart.

• Great Salt Lake Audubon Field Trip -  8am, moderate - Birding Hotspots along the Jordan River - Leader: Rich Young - Rich Young spends a great deal of time birding and photographing birds along the Jordan River Parkway and at various fishing ponds. Join him for a morning exploring whichever areas are particularly “hot” that day. Bring binoculars, of course, but your cameras will be welcome as well. We will begin at 8am at Millrace Pond. 5400 South 1150 West, Taylorsville. It is a large park on the north side of 54th South and west of the Jordan River. Meet Rich there in the parking lot. Contact Rich to let him know you plan to attend. richbyoung@isp.com or 801-277-2554

• Wasatch Audubon Bird Walk - Ogden Bay South Entrance: Meet at Village Inn (1780 W 5600 S, Roy, west of Exit 338 off I-15) at 7:30 am for breakfast or at 8:30 am to carpool.

May 25th (Sat): Utah County Birders Field Trip - 7:00 a.m. - 12:0 p.m. Chimney Rock Pass area. Meet at Payson Walmart.

May 29th (Wed): Utah County Birders Field Trip - 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Payson and Santaquin Canyons (Owling)! Meet at Payson Walmart.

• Great Salt Lake Audubon Field Trip - 7am–noon or longer, Easy - Farmington Bay Plus - Leader: Bryant Olsen - Meet in SE corner of the ShopKo parking lot in Sugarhouse by 7am to carpool OR meet at 7:30am at the GSL Nature Center on Glover Lane in Farmington (I-15 exit 319 in Centerville, then Frontage Rd north 4 miles to Glover Lane overpass OR I-15 exit 322 in Farmington, then backtrack 2 blocks on Frontage Rd to the overpass. Afternoon Birding Option: After birding “The Bay” for the morning, anyone interested can continue birding northward with Bryant. Destinations will likely be Kaysville Ponds or Antelope Island depending on what birds are being seen. Call or email Bryant if you plan to attend. (801-498-0362; Bryant_olsen@yahoo.com)

• Wasatch Audubon Bird Walk - Sherwood Hills: Meet at McDonald’s (1838 W 2700 N, just east of Exit 349 on I-15) for breakfast or at 8:00 am to carpool.

May 31st (Fri): Utah County Birders Field Trip - 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Mop Up!! Will go after missed and specialty species. Meet at Payson Walmart.
 

June 1st (Sat): Bridgerland Audubon Field Trip - West Desert Migrant Traps - Many birders specifically seek out lost birds, and this trip will be focused on finding the rarest birds in Utah at some of the best places to find them. We’ll head out early in the morning for a long day of hitting migrant “traps” in western Box Elder County, small springs surrounded by desert that draw thirsty and hungry migrating birds to land for a short rest on their way north. We’ll see a lot of our typical species at these springs, but our main target will be to find one or two rare eastern warblers that got lost on their way north from the tropics. We’ll hit several of the famous hot spots in the area, including Lucin, Rabbit Spring, Owl Spring, and a few others. Meet at 5:00 AM at the parking lot in front of Caffe Ibis (50 east, 150 north in Logan). Bring a lunch and snacks, and some money to help pay drivers for gas.

June 5th (Wed): Great Salt Lake Audubon Field Trip - 7:30am , moderate - Mountain Dell Recreation Area, Parley's Canyon - Leaders: John Middleton and Allene Keller - Come and join us for our monthly bird survey. Our summer visitors will be here so come and help us find them. We’ll meet by 7:30am in the parking lot just west of REI on 33rd South and 3285 East for a morning of birding. Call John (801-322-2171) or Allene (801- 467-3960) if you plan to attend.

• Wasatch Audubon Bird Walk - Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge: Meet at McDonald’s (1838 W 2700 N, just east of Exit 349 on I-15) at 7:30 am for breakfast or at 8:00 am to carpool. We’ll bird the paved road (West Forest Street) and then drive the auto tour loop.

June 6th (Thur): Great Salt Lake Audubon Field Trip - , 8pm, Moderate/Difficult - Owling Mill Creek Canyon - Leader: Bryant Olsen - We’ll meet at 8pm in the parking lot just west of the REI on 33rd South and 3285 East. The first hour or so after dark is the best time for owls. Target owl species are N. Saw-whet, Flammulated, N. Pygmy, and Great horned Owl, plus Poorwills. Bring snacks and water. Group size is limited so call Bryant (801-498-0362 or email: bryant_olsen@yahoo.com) to register by June 1st.

June 8th (Sat): Great Salt Lake Audubon Field Trip - 8am, Moderate/Difficult - Bluebird Boxes in Strawberry Valley - Leaders: Jeanne LeBer and Ray Smith - Please join us. We will meet at 8am in the SE corner of the Shopko Parking lot in Sugarhouse or 9:15am at the Strawberry Valley Visitor Center. The morning will be spent checking the boxes and recording the species using each box, and if there are eggs or young birds. It’s very exciting – you never quite know what you are going to find! Afterwards we will gather for lunch. Please bring your own sandwich; GSLA will provide cold drinks. Call Jeanne or Ray at 801-532-7384 if you have questions or to let them know you’ll be there.

June 12th (Wed): Wasatch Audubon Bird Walk - Green Pond (Snowbasin Area):  Meet at Dylan’s (12th & Monroe) at 7:30 am for breakfast or at 8:30 am at Smith’s parking lot (12th & Harrison) to carpool.

June 13th (Thur): Wasatch Audubon Bird Walk - Birdy Thursday Evening Walk - Ogden River Parkway: Meet at 6:30 pm in the parking lot of MTC Learning Park, located on the east side of Monroe
Boulevard north of 20th Street at the bottom of the hill. Bring water. Paved pathway. We’ll see who is cruising the flowers around the Botanical Center, then head east on the Ogden River Parkway. Social gathering afterward at Slackwater Café, Ogden. Please leave dogs and children under 12 at home.

June 15th (Sat): Bridgerland Audubon Field Trip - Family-friendly Birding, with Stokes Nature Center - This trip is specifically designed for the younger birders and naturalists! Join expert birder Terry Barnes as we enjoy the amazing colors and behaviors of the birds of Cache Valley. We’ll travel at a kid-friendly pace as we soak in the bird beauty that inspires nature lovers of all ages. Meet at 8:00 AM at the parking lot in front of Caffe Ibis (50E, 150N, Logan).

• Red Cliffs Audubon Field Trip - Cedar Breaks National Monument - We should see many good high elevation species as well; highlights have been Pine Grosbeak, Northern Goshawk, Clark's Nutcracker, and Peregrine Falcon. This is also a great place to find the elusive American Three-toed Woodpecker. Meet at the St. George BLM office in St. George at 7:00 am, and bring lunch.

June 18th (Tue): Wasatch Audubon Meeting - Ogden Nature Center: “Threatened and Endangered Species in Utah.” Lee Jacobson, Threatened and Endangered Species Program Manager for the Intermountain Region of the Forest Service, will discuss the status of threatened and endangered species in Utah. We are blessed with Federal lands that offer protection and security for the habitats of a wide variety of wildlife in Utah and the West. Come and bring a friend! At the Ogden Nature Center, 966 West 12th Street, Ogden, Utah.

June 19th (Wed): Wasatch Audubon Bird Walk - Perry Nature Center (Brigham City): Meet at McDonald’s (1838 W 2700 N, just east of Exit 349 on I-15) at 7:30 am for breakfast or at 8:00 am to carpool. If time permits, we’ll also check out Mayor’s Pond and Brigham City Cemetery.

June 22nd (Sat): Wasatch Audubon Field Trip - Blue Bird Nest Box Census: Meet at Smith's (12th & Harrison) at 8:00 a.m. for a great opportunity to see Mountain Bluebird, Tree Swallow, or House Wren babies or eggs. Bring a lunch and water. This trip is an opportunity to provide service to the Chapter.

June 23rd (Sun): Great Salt Lake Audubon Field Trip - 7:30am/8am, moderate - Jeremy Ranch Road, East Canyon - Leader: Kim Roush - This field trip starts with catbirds / willow flycatchers / dippers / yellow warblers as just a partial tempting list. We walk along the dirt road from Jeremy Ranch toward East Canyon which follows a stream lined with willow. Each year the fresh air and the company are a delight. Over the years, a few surprise species have shown up. We then, hopefully, visit nests of hairy / downy / flicker / red-naped sapsucker. In addition, I may have other nests staked out in Pinebrook, as well as some golden-crowned kinglets. Bring a scope if you have one.  Meet by 7:30am in the parking lot just west of REI on 33rd South and 3285 East for carpooling OR Take I-80 to Exit Jeremy Ranch. Turn north. Turn left/west onto frontage Rasmussen Road. Meet in Park & Ride parking area at the entrance to Jeremy Ranch development. Meet at Jeremy Ranch at 8am. Call Kim if you have questions. 435-658-2976

June 26th (Wed): Great Salt Lake Audubon Field Trip - Great Salt Lake Audubon Field Trip - 7am–noon or longer, Easy - Farmington Bay Plus - Leader: Bryant Olsen - Meet in SE corner of the ShopKo parking lot in Sugarhouse by 7am to carpool OR meet at 7:30am at the GSL Nature Center on Glover Lane in Farmington (I-15 exit 319 in Centerville, then Frontage Rd north 4 miles to Glover Lane overpass OR I-15 exit 322 in Farmington, then backtrack 2 blocks on Frontage Rd to the overpass. Afternoon Birding Option: After birding “The Bay” for the morning, anyone interested can continue birding northward with Bryant. Destinations will likely be Kaysville Ponds or Antelope Island depending on what birds are being seen. Call or email Bryant if you plan to attend. (801-498-0362; Bryant_olsen@yahoo.com)

• Wasatch Audubon Bird Walk - Fernwood Trail/Kay’s Creek: Meet at McDonald’s (5745 S Harrison) at 7:30 am for breakfast or at 8:00 am to carpool. Directions: from U.S. 89 in Layton, turn east on Cherry Ln. Take Valley View Rd north. Turn onto Fernwood Drive (2000 N) heading east. Turn right at first “T” intersection. Stay on Fernwood Drive to parking area.

July 3rd (Wed): Great Salt Lake Audubon Field Trip - 7am, moderate - Mountain Dell Recreation Area, Parley's Canyon - Leaders: John Middleton and Allene Keller - Come and join us for our monthly bird survey. Last year we saw 39 species in July. We’ll meet by 7am in the parking lot just west of REI on 33rd South and 3285 East for a morning of birding. Call John 801-322-2171 if you plan to attend.

• Wasatch Audubon Bird Walk - Ogden River Parkway: Meet at Dylan’s (12sth & Monroe) at 7:30 am for breakfast or at 8:30 am at the MTC Park on the Ogden River off Monroe.

July 5th (Fri): Bridgerland Audubon Field Trip - Snakes of Logan Canyon - Andrew Durso, herpetologist, USU grad student, and author of a popular snake blog, will lead us on a trip up Logan Canyon in the evening to look for snakes. Our main targets will be Rubber Boas, Great Basin Rattlesnakes, Nightsnakes, and possibly Sagebrush Lizards, Gartersnakes, and Bullsnakes in the hour before sunset. Meet at the Stokes Nature Center parking lot near the mouth of Logan Canyon at 8:00 PM. Participants should wear closed-toe shoes and a headlamp or flashlight, and carry some water.

July 11th (Thur): Wasatch Audubon Bird Walk - Birdy Thursday Evening Walk - Place and Time to be announced: Trip leader will be Katie McVey.

July 13th (Sat): Red Cliffs Audubon Field Trip -  Pine Park - It'll be too hot to do anything in St. George, this time of year, so we'll head for the hills. Pine Park will provide a cool retreat in the ponderosas to watch for local higher elevation birds, including Grace's Warbler, Red Crossbill, Western Tanager, Mountain Bluebird, and Pinyon Jay. We will eat a picnic lunch in the cool shade. Leave the St. George BLM at 7:00 am. Bring a potluck item to share, and your own cups/plates/utensils.

July 20th (Sat): Bridgerland Audubon Field Trip - Butterflies of Cache County with Stokes Nature Center - "Beautiful flowers with wings" is a phrase frequently used to express the exquisite beauty of butterflies. Join expert naturalist Jack Greene (jackisgreene@yahoo.com or 563-6816), the Bridgerland Audubon Society, and the Stokes Nature Center for a fieldtrip to the meadows of Tony Grove to learn the secret lives of these amazing sparks of life. Meet at 9:00 AM in the Forest Service parking lot (1500E Highway 89, Logan) to carpool. Bring binoculars and a lunch.