Wetland birding habitat

Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge - Kingfisher Trail

Idaho · Rocky Mountains

Habitat
Wetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

June-October

About This Location

Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge - Kingfisher Trail is a productive birding destination in Idaho, with 223 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Snow Goose, Canada Goose, and Wood Duck 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

8/22/2026Deer Flat NWR--Gotts Point1 observed

Gray Flycatcher

Empidonax wrightii

8/21/2026Deer Flat NWR--Visitor Center1 observed

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

8/21/2026Deer Flat NWR--Gotts Point1 observed

Sage Thrasher

Oreoscoptes montanus

8/20/2026Deer Flat NWR--Visitor Center1 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler (Audubon's)

Setophaga coronata

8/17/2026Deer Flat NWR--Lake Lowell Picnic Park2 observed

Hairy Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus villosus

8/16/2026Farmer's Lateral Canal path- Borah Park to Cole Rd.1 observed

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Corthylio calendula

8/14/2026Hyatt Hidden Lakes Reserve2 observed

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

8/12/2026Deer Flat NWR--Kingfisher Trail1 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

8/12/2026Deer Flat NWR--Kingfisher Trail1 observed

Green Heron

Butorides virescens

8/11/2026Island Park (Owyhee Co.)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

88/14/2026

Wood Duck

38/14/2026

California Quail

88/14/2026

Rock Pigeon

78/14/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

98/14/2026

Mourning Dove

28/14/2026

Great Blue Heron

28/14/2026

Belted Kingfisher

28/14/2026

Downy Woodpecker

18/14/2026

American Kestrel

38/14/2026

Western Kingbird

18/14/2026

Eastern Kingbird

18/14/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

38/14/2026

European Starling

28/14/2026

House Finch

48/14/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

48/14/2026

American Goldfinch

18/14/2026

Song Sparrow

48/14/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

28/14/2026

Mallard

168/12/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.

  2. 2

    Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge - Kingfisher Trail for birding?
The best months to visit Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge - Kingfisher Trail for birding are June-October. The best seasons are Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge - Kingfisher Trail?
Notable species at Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge - Kingfisher Trail include Snow Goose, Canada Goose, Wood Duck, Gadwall, Mallard. The area supports wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge - Kingfisher Trail?
Birding at Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge - Kingfisher Trail is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge - Kingfisher Trail?
Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge - Kingfisher Trail offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Auto Tour Route.