Southwestern Willow Flycatcher Archives

Invasive Species: Tamarisk

July 30, 2026

A closeup of a tamarisk branch showing small, scale-like leaves and clusters of tiny pink flowers.

Across the western United States, wherever you find water, you are likely to find a Tamarisk tree. In the 1800’s several closely related tamarisk species were brought to the United…

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.