Utah Wildlife

In other news, part of the Jordan River Parkway Trail is closing temporarily while Salt Lake City officials address environmental and safety concerns in the area.

Waldo was not a cartoon, but a genuine lady bobcat and Weber State College mascot, a gorgeous animal that stole my heart!

In other news, a task force focused on missing and murdered Indigenous people could be extended for two years. And, new footage shows a crash between a FrontRunner train and an SUV last week.

In other news, Utah firefighters are preparing to head home after two weeks battling the Los Angeles County wildfires. And, Utahns can see bald eagles across the state this winter.

In other news, the Sundance Film Festival will continue as planned despite devastating California fires that have affected thousands in the entertainment industry.

In other news, management plans for the Great Salt Lake and Utah Lake are being updated, and Utah officials are seeking public input on their plans.

Most Utah bat species are year-round residents hibernating during the winter. Some species migrate south and remain active all year while migrating species breed in the spring.

In other news, northern Utah may see glimpses of the northern lights this weekend thanks to a geomagnetic storm. And, bridge maintenance at the Salt Lake City International Airport will cause delays getting into the airport into next week.

Last weekend, volunteers braved the winter cold to count birds for Bridgerland Audubon’s 68th annual Christmas Bird Count, joining Audubon chapters across the country to track bird populations.

Terry Messmer, USU Extension Wildlife Specialist, explains a little bit more about what Sage-Grouse are going to go through this year.