Birding in Idaho

The top birding locations in Idaho include Harriman State Park, American Falls Reservoir, Blacks Creek Bird Reserve, Camas National Wildlife Refuge, CJ Strike Wildlife Management Area - Jack's Creek, Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge - General, Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge - Kingfisher Trail, Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge - Lower Dam, Foote Park, Fort Boise Wildlife Management Area, Grays Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Harriman State Park, Hells Gate State Park, Indian Creek Reservoir, Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge, Lake Walcott State Park, Mann Lake, Market Lake Wildlife Management Area - General, Montour Wildlife Management Area, Mud Lake Wildlife Management Area - East End, Swan Falls Park, Ted Trueblood Wildlife Management Area. Each offers unique habitats and species.

The best seasons for birding in Idaho are Summer and Fall and Winter. Winter offers opportunities for cold-weather specialties and waterfowl.

Notable species in Idaho include Trumpeter Swan, Sandhill Crane, Great Gray Owl, Calliope Hummingbird, American Dipper, Canada Goose, Common Raven, Black-capped Chickadee, and more. The state supports wetland, forest, mountain, lake, river/riparian, urban park habitats.