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Davis County
=Antelope Island State Park= =Garr Ranch= 4528 West 1700 South Syracuse, UT 84075 Antelope Island State Park website Antelope Island State Park map

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Antelope Island SP -- Garr Ranch
Coordinates: 40.9234737, -112.1680972 eBird links: Hotspot map View details Recent visits My eBird links: Location life list Submit data

Tips for birding Garr Ranch
From Utah Birders website

About Garr Ranch
The Fielding Garr Ranch is a ranch located on the southeastern portion of Antelope Island State Park at Garr Springs which is one of the strongest and most consistent springs of the 40 known springs on the island. The ranch was initially established in 1848, the year after the first Mormon pioneers arrived in Utah. This location is no secret to birders who have been coming here for decades due to the migrant trap conditions the ranch creates. With its location jutting out on the east side of the island, the large stand of cottonwoods, Russian olives, and various other deciduous trees is an oasis on the island and the Great Salt Lake. The springs at the main ranch are surrounded by thick riparian habitat with wetland habitat on the east side. To the north and west are dry hillsides, grassland, and shrub-steppe. To the south are large agricultural fields with 2 more springs surrounded by small patches of Russian olive as well. A large picnic area just south of the parking lot as a huge lawn with no undergrowth, but a great canopy with trees over 60' tall. Between the main spring and the springs to the south is a large wild field that has had a big brush pile in the center for a number of years. The field is lined around the edges by trees which provide easy viewing. East of the small wetland on the edge of the ranch is a vast dry lakebed where the Great Salt Lake formerly came to the shores of the island. From Utah Birders website

About Antelope Island State Park
Hike, mountain bike or horseback ride the park’s backcountry trails for spectacular views of lake and island scenery; spend a star-filled night in one of several primitive campsites; stroll along sandy beaches and take a dip in the lake’s salty waters or step back in time with a visit to the Historic Fielding Garr Ranch. Antelope Island is home to free-ranging bison, mule deer, bighorn sheep, pronghorn (antelope), and many other desert animals. Millions of birds congregate along the shores surrounding the island, offering unparalleled opportunities for birding. Year round Interpretive opportunities round out the Antelope Island experience. From Antelope Island State Park website

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