Birding spots · Utah
Best Birding Spots in Sanpete County, Utah
Wales Reservoir leads Sanpete County's birding spots with 98 species reported, best in spring. 7 spots in the county have enough data to rank.
Species counts are birds reported at least three times in that season at that spot, 2016–2025. Busy spots list more species simply because more people look, so compare the checklist counts. Spot names come from public map data and hotspot listings.
| Spot | Species | Winter | Spring | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wales Reservoir | 98 | 18 | 88 | 37 | 40 |
| Palisade State Park | 82 | 23 | 57 | 38 | 32 |
| Gunnison Reservoir | 79 | 9 | 55 | 13 | 24 |
| Ninemile Reservoir | 72 | 25 | 58 | 43 | 26 |
| Left Fork Maple Canyon | 62 | 0 | 35 | 44 | 20 |
| Chester Ponds | 61 | 12 | 40 | 30 | 5 |
| Birding spot near Fayette | 77 | 1 | 55 | 30 | 13 |