Desert Lake waterfowl viewing on May 5

PRICE — The Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) will sponsor a water bird viewing event on Saturday, May 5, 2007 at Desert Lake in Emery County from 8 a.m. until noon. The event commemorates national celebrations of Migratory Bird Day and Wetlands Day. The event is free to the public. DWR biologists will be on-hand with spotting scopes and binoculars to assist the public with waterfowl identification.


Canvasback ducks

Photo by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Desert Lake is located east of the town of Elmo. From either Carbon or Emery County, take State Highway 10 to the Elmo turn-off (State Route 155). Travel to Elmo. On Main Street, travel east out of town until you see a sign for the Cleveland-Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry. Follow the sign. In less than a mile, you will arrive at Desert Lake. Signs will direct you to the viewing locations.

Desert Lake serves as a rest area for many species of birds during migration. These include ducks, geese, sandpipers, herons, gulls, terns, pelicans, and cranes. Desert Lake is managed by the DWR for the benefit of migratory waterfowl. Normally closed to public access, the lake also serves as a sanctuary for nesting birds. The DWR encourages Castle Country residents to come out and enjoy this unique opportunity. For more information, contact Brent Stettler at (435) 636-0266 or BrentStettler@utah.gov

Migratory Bird Day Celebration at Desert Lake

The DWR will sponsor a waterfowl viewing day at Desert Lake in Emery County on Saturday, April 30, 2005. Normally closed to the public, Desert Lake will be open from 8 a.m. until noon. Biologists with spotting scopes will be stationed at key locations to help viewers see and identify birds. The event is free and the public is cordially invited. Desert Lake is east of the town of Elmo. From Price, drive south on State Hwy 10. Follow the signs to the Cleveland-Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry. Desert Lake in on the way to the quarry.