River/Riparian birding habitat

CJ Strike Wildlife Management Area - Jack's Creek

Idaho · Rocky Mountains

Habitat
River/RiparianWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

June-October

About This Location

CJ Strike Wildlife Management Area - Jack's Creek is a productive birding destination in Idaho, with 228 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian and wetland habitat attracts Snow Goose, Canada Goose, and Mallard 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

Great-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus mexicanus

4/18/2026Bruneau Dunes SP--Observatory1 observed

Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

4/17/2026CJ Strike WMA--Jack's Creek2 observed

American Herring Gull

Larus smithsonianus

4/17/2026CJ Strike WMA--Jack's Creek1 observed

Western Sandpiper

Calidris mauri

4/17/2026Ted True Blood South1 observed

Wilson's Phalarope

Phalaropus tricolor

4/17/2026Ted True Blood South1 observed

Western Kingbird

Tyrannus verticalis

4/16/2026Bruneau Sand Dunes SP1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

4/16/2026Bruneau Sand Dunes SP1 observed

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Calidris pusilla

4/15/2026Ted Trueblood WMA--South Ponds1 observed

Long-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus scolopaceus

4/14/2026Ted Trueblood WMA--South Ponds14 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Cinnamon Teal

24/17/2026

Northern Shoveler

24/17/2026

Gadwall

24/17/2026

Mallard

54/17/2026

Bufflehead

84/17/2026

California Quail

64/17/2026

American Coot

154/17/2026

American Avocet

34/17/2026

Franklin's Gull

34/17/2026

Ring-billed Gull

304/17/2026

California Gull

24/17/2026

Eared Grebe

14/17/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

64/17/2026

American White Pelican

304/17/2026

Snow Goose

604/17/2026

Ring-necked Pheasant

14/17/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

14/17/2026

Mourning Dove

24/17/2026

White-throated Swift

14/17/2026

Bonaparte's Gull

54/17/2026

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 CJ Strike Wildlife Management Area - Jack's Creek for birding?
The best months to visit CJ Strike Wildlife Management Area - Jack's Creek for birding are June-October. The best seasons are Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at CJ Strike Wildlife Management Area - Jack's Creek?
Notable species at CJ Strike Wildlife Management Area - Jack's Creek include Snow Goose, Canada Goose, Mallard, American Coot, Killdeer. The area supports river/riparian, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at CJ Strike Wildlife Management Area - Jack's Creek?
Birding at CJ Strike Wildlife Management Area - Jack's Creek is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at CJ Strike Wildlife Management Area - Jack's Creek?
CJ Strike Wildlife Management Area - Jack's Creek offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.