River/Riparian birding habitat

Blacks Creek Bird Reserve

Idaho · Rocky Mountains

Habitat
River/Riparian
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

June-October

About This Location

Blacks Creek Bird Reserve is a productive birding destination in Idaho, with 251 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Snow Goose, Canada Goose, and Trumpeter Swan among many others. Elevation changes create diverse habitats, from riparian valleys to alpine meadows, supporting a wide range of species.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Black-backed Woodpecker

Picoides arcticus

6/19/2026Intermountain Bird Observatory at Lucky Peak1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

6/19/2026Intermountain Bird Observatory at Lucky Peak1 observed

Fox Sparrow (Slate-colored)

Passerella iliaca

6/17/2026Mores Creek Park2 observed

Lesser Yellowlegs

Tringa flavipes

6/16/2026Lucky Peak SP--Discovery Unit1 observed

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Corthylio calendula

6/16/2026Lucky Peak SP--Discovery Unit1 observed

Least Flycatcher

Empidonax minimus

6/16/2026Marianne Williams Park1 observed

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

6/14/2026Ann Morrison Park--Duck Island1 observed

Calliope Hummingbird

Selasphorus calliope

6/14/20267565 N Abe Ave, Boise US-ID 43.68302, -116.296721 observed

Common Loon

Gavia immer

6/14/2026Blacks Creek Bird Reserve1 observed

Red-eyed Vireo

Vireo olivaceus

6/13/2026Maple Grove and Lake Hazel Roads1 observed

Violet-green Swallow

Tachycineta thalassina

6/12/2026Intermountain Bird Observatory at Lucky Peak2 observed

Western Flycatcher

Empidonax difficilis

6/12/2026Intermountain Bird Observatory at Lucky Peak1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

266/18/2026

Mallard

16/18/2026

Redhead

46/18/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

16/18/2026

Mourning Dove

16/18/2026

American Coot

16/18/2026

American Avocet

26/18/2026

Killdeer

26/18/2026

Franklin's Gull

36/18/2026

Ring-billed Gull

156/18/2026

California Gull

156/18/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

16/18/2026

Western Grebe

36/18/2026

White-faced Ibis

56/18/2026

Great Blue Heron

16/18/2026

American White Pelican

26/18/2026

Horned Lark

26/18/2026

Bank Swallow

56/18/2026

Western Meadowlark

16/18/2026

Bullock's Oriole

16/18/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.

  2. 2

    Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.

  3. 3

    Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Blacks Creek Bird Reserve for birding?
The best months to visit Blacks Creek Bird Reserve for birding are June-October. The best seasons are Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Blacks Creek Bird Reserve?
Notable species at Blacks Creek Bird Reserve include Snow Goose, Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, Northern Shoveler, Gadwall. The area supports river/riparian habitats.
How difficult is birding at Blacks Creek Bird Reserve?
Birding at Blacks Creek Bird Reserve is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Blacks Creek Bird Reserve?
Blacks Creek Bird Reserve offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.