Utah Field Office, 559 E South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84102, US

The Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve is a 4,400-acre wetlands and uplands habitat located along the eastern edge of the Great Salt Lake in Utah. As the largest saline lake in the Western Hemisphere, it serves as a crucial feeding ground for migratory shorebirds and waterfowl, supporting millions of birds each year on their journey from the Arctic to Central and South America. The preserve offers visitors the opportunity to observe a diverse range of wildlife, making it a paradise for bird-watchers and a place to appreciate the significance of the Great Salt Lake. With its freshwater marshes, mud flats, salt marshes, and adjoining uplands, the Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve provides a mosaic of habitat types that contribute to a high level of natural diversity. Visitors can walk along the boardwalk to observe various plant species and enjoy the large concentration of birds, including snowy plovers, American avocets, and black-necked stilts. The preserve also offers an audio tour that visitors can download to enhance their experience and learn more about the unique ecosystem of the Great Salt Lake.Generated from the website