Red Butte Garden & Arboretum Hummingbird Guide
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Fresh nectar in a minute.
Every bag of NectarBloom™ funds the guides, the Hummingbird Trail, the lab testing, and the free care resources on this site. When you buy our nectar, you help us keep hummingbird education open, honest, and growing — for every bird lover, everywhere.
NectarBloom™ — 2 lb Bag
Fresh nectar in a minute.
No boiling, no dye. The same sugar hummingbird flowers make. One ingredient, nothing else. Makes up to 160 oz of fresh feeder nectar per bag.
- Fresh nectar in a minute: measure, stir until clear, and pour
- No boiling, no dye
- The same sugar hummingbird flowers make
- One ingredient, nothing else: 100% pure cane sugar
- Lab tested. Resealable 2 lb bag, sourced and packed in the USA
1 Bag · 2 lb
$21.99
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2 Bags · Season Supply
$39.88
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Overview
Anchored to the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains above the University of Utah, Red Butte Garden is Salt Lake City's finest green sanctuary — 100 acres of cultivated gardens and natural terrain with 3,000 plant species including native columbine, penstemon, agastache, and salvia in exuberant summer bloom. Broad-tailed Hummingbirds are the signature summer residents, identifiable by the males' rose-red gorget and the distinctive metallic wing-trill that announces their presence before you see them. HawkWatch International leads regular Bird Walks at the garden, making this an accessible educational experience for beginning birders and a photographically rewarding destination for experienced ones. The garden's sweeping views of the Salt Lake Valley add a panoramic dimension to every visit.
Hummingbirds to Watch For
- • Broad-tailed
- • Black-chinned
- • Rufous
- • Calliope
Best Time to Visit
Plan your visit during May, June, July, August, September for the highest chance of hummingbird sightings. Early morning and late afternoon are typically the most active feeding times.
Plants and Habitat
- • 3
- • 000 plant species including native Western columbine
- • penstemon
- • salvia
- • and agastache
- • 100 acres of themed gardens and natural Foothills terrain
Nectar feeders are present at this location.
NectarBloom Tip
Premier botanical institution in Utah with documented hummingbird activity, native nectar plants, regular guided bird programming, and excellent photographic appeal.
Visitor Notes
Paid admission; open seven days a week (seasonal hours vary); regular guided Bird Walks with HawkWatch International; ADA accessible; UTA transit accessible; photography-friendly
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