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Posts and pictures about Bridgerland Audubon’s Amalga Barrens Property

Dec 2 Intermountain West Fall Shorebird Survey

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Hello partners,

I am pleased to share preliminary counts from Utah’s portion of the Intermountain West Shorebird Survey from fall migration 2024. This report also includes preliminary results of the regional surveys. Our 116 community science volunteers and partner biologists counted 525,971 shorebirds across Utah! These results prove just how critical the Great Salt Lake and associated habitats are for migrating shorebirds, and inspire me to help protect these areas for years to come.

Thank you for your support, access to your wetlands, and participation counting shorebirds with this amazing team! Please reach out to me with any questions, and planning for spring 2025 surveys is already underway.

Cheers,
Emm
—
Emily Clark (she/her/ella)

Avian Ecologist | Sageland Collaborative
cell: (508) 274-8805
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Clark, E., E. Hamel, M. Malmquist and J. Neill, 2024. Fall Migration 2024 Intermountain West Shorebird Survey: Utah Preliminary Results. Technical Report. Sageland Collaborative, https://www.imwss.org/s/Intermountain-West-Shorebirds-Preliminary-Data-Summary-November-2024-Updated.pdf

Apr 26, Intermountain West Shorebird Survey

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Intermountain West Shorebird Survey Courtesy Sageland Collaborative

Intermountain West Shorebird Survey
Courtesy Sageland Collaborative

Volunteer to Count Shorebirds at the Amalga Barrens Sanctuary

Survey Date: Friday, April 26, 2024. In the event of inclement weather, Saturday, April 27, 2024 is held for our backup date.

Signups: Sign-ups for the 2024 Spring Survey are now open!

Fill out this brief sign-up form if you’re interested in joining us on the big survey day Spring 2024. We will do our best to match you with a preferred survey team and site.

Survey Date: Friday, April 26, 2024. In the event of inclement weather, Saturday, April 27, 2024 is held for our backup date.

Training Required: Please find the virtual training video as well as additional volunteer resources on the Migratory Shorebird Survey Page (SagelandCollaborative.org).

Age: Volunteers under 18 years old require a guardian’s signature and those under 15 years old must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Commitment Level: A virtual training and a day-long project outdoors.

Requirements: Work will be in and around wet areas, requiring walking over uneven surfaces (please contact us if you have questions about accessibility and potential accommodations). Also required is an ability or willingness to learn how to identify shorebirds by sight.

Contact: Contact Project Coordinator Janice Gardner.

Recent eBird Sightings
at the
Amalga Barrens Sanctuary

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Canada Goose Courtesy & Copyright Carol Salzetti Cache Valley Wild Bird Photo Contest 2021

Canada Goose
Courtesy & Copyright Carol Salzetti
Cache Valley Wild Bird Photo Contest 2021

Our friend Adam Brewerton recorded the following sightings for the Amalga Barrens, March 25, 2024. Record your sightings or follow other eBird sightings at the Amalga Barrens here: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L693440
Sightings for the Amalga Barrens Sanctuary hotspot are found here: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L476481

Item Species Name Count Date Observer
1 Canada Goose 80 25 March 2024 Adam Brewerton
2 Tundra Swan 50 25 March 2024 Adam Brewerton
3 American Wigeon 20 25 March 2024 Adam Brewerton
4 Mallard 60 25 March 2024 Adam Brewerton
5 Northern Pintail 200 25 March 2024 Adam Brewerton
6 Green-winged Teal 30 25 March 2024 Adam Brewerton
7 California Gull 30 25 March 2024 Adam Brewerton
8 Northern Harrier 10 25 March 2024 Adam Brewerton
9 Bald Eagle 8 25 March 2024 Adam Brewerton
10 Red-tailed Hawk 4 25 March 2024 Adam Brewerton
11 Black-billed Magpie 1 25 March 2024 Adam Brewerton
12 Common Raven 15 25 March 2024 Adam Brewerton
13 Horned Lark 15 25 March 2024 Adam Brewerton
14 Red-winged Blackbird 65 25 March 2024 Adam Brewerton

Note: To protect the flora and fauna of the sanctuary, access is limited to authorized use only.
Dogs, cats, and free-roaming cattle are prohibited without express written permission.
If you have questions, please contact Bridgerland Audubon 435-227-5201 or president@bridgerlandaudubon.org.