As of today, in season, building toward peak (~July 15). Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Each summer the Great Salt Lake hosts massive staging flocks of red-necked phalarope (Phalaropus lobatus) and Wilson's phalarope (Phalaropus tricolor).
Birds concentrate on open-water and shallow-brine margins to feed on brine flies and shrimp, producing single-day counts in the hundreds of thousands at peak.
Timing and location depend strongly on lake water levels and prey availability.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Eccles Wildlife Education Center / Farmington Bay (primary Farmington Bay viewing) |
| Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge Visitor Center (Brigham City) |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
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