Nestled between Capital Reef and Bryce Canyon National Parks, Scenic Byway 12 is located in one of the most beautiful places on earth. Take a trip along the byway and you will have many occasions to do some bird watching as well as encounter the colorful rocks and sandstone castles of southern Utah. Prepare yourself to be amazed by a flurry of feathers and stone structures as you drive Utah's Scenic Byway 12.
If you don't stop at Capital Reef National Park during your trip you will miss out on an exciting birding adventure. Bring your binoculars and you can catch a glimpse of American Kestrel, Red-naped Sapsucker, or Pinyon and Scrub Jays. Other birds you may see in the park include Black-billed Magpie, Canyon Wren, American Robin, and Northern Orioles. Keep an eye out for many other types of birds that live in the park. To make your stay complete drop by the park's nature center. You can also participate in a free ranger-guided activity such as a nature walk or one of the parks evening programs.
Red Canyon on Scenic Byway 12 in Utah (UT) [3]
To see an array of birds stop at Red Canyon. Pull out your binoculars here to see some of the 175 different species that frequent the canyon. Observe Cassin's Kingbird, Stellers Jay, Black-throated Grey Warbler, and Osprey. Also on during your stop here watch out for Hermit Thrush, Clark's Nut Cracker, Tanagers, and the Ruby Crowned Kinglet.
Make sure to stop at Bryce Canyon National Park and check out the California Condor. This vulture-like bird can commonly be found in the park. However, you will find that common doesn't mean ordinary. This scavenger is the largest bird of prey in north America. Many other kinds of birds are commonly spotted at Bryce Canyon. Some of the more notable ones include the Violet-green Sparrow, Osprey, Peregrine Falcon, Raven, and Clark's Nutcraker.
Travel Scenic Byway 12 to be amazed by a flurry of feathers. You will not be disappointed in the numerous variety of birds that are spotted amidst the colorful rocks of Capital Reef and Bryce Canyon National Parks as well as Red Canyon. Keep your eyes open to have an exciting birding trip.
