Based on 1,655 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Utah, Killdeer is most often recorded in April; in Utah it behaves like a seasonal. It ranks #29 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer in Utah by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in Utah in April
Mallard
Canada Goose
American Robin
Red-winged Blackbird
Yellow-headed Blackbird
American Coot
American Avocet
Black-billed Magpie
Places to look in Utah
State ParkDead Horse Point State Park
State ParkGoosenecks State Park
State ParkGoblin Valley State Park
National ForestDixie National Forest
State ParkCoral Pink Sand Dunes State Park
State ParkKodachrome Basin State Park
FAQ
When does Killdeer appear in Utah?
Mainly March–July, with the most records in April.
How common is Killdeer in Utah?
It ranks #29 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in Utah (1,655 records in our sample).