birds Archives - Virgin River Program

Species Spotlight: Southwestern Willow Flycatcher

May 7, 2026

Small brown flycatcher perched on bare twig

While walking the trails along the Virgin River in the summer, you may be lucky enough to hear, or maybe even see an endangered Southwestern Willow Flycatcher. Currently the Virgin River Program is working with local partners and agencies to protect and restore critical willow flycatcher habitat, with some encouraging results.

Found a baby bird on the ground? Here’s what to do.

April 18, 2023

A bird in the nest with two orange feathers.

[Originally posted by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources] It’s a beautiful spring day so you decide to go for a nice walk around your neighborhood. You are strolling along…