(Brian Maffly | The Salt Lake Tribune) Birders Heather Dove, right, and Kenny Frisch, spot a black-headed grosbeak Olympus Hills Park in Holladay, where Salt Lake County officials considered a proposed bike play area. Critics feared such a development would degrade habitat in one of the county’s best urban birding spots, where 90 species have been recorded. While acknowledging a need for biking amenities, officials turned down advocates' proposal for Olympus Hills.
Brian Maffly has worked for The Tribune off and on since 1994. Maffly roams Utah, covering public land and environment.