Urban Park birding habitat

Foote Park

Idaho · Rocky Mountains

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

June-October

About This Location

Foote Park is a productive birding destination in Idaho, with 217 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and American Crow 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

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

4/21/2026Blacks Creek Bird Reserve1 observed

Lazuli Bunting

Passerina amoena

4/21/2026Mortimer House2 observed

Baird's Sandpiper

Calidris bairdii

4/21/2026Blacks Creek Bird Reserve2 observed

Golden-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia atricapilla

4/20/2026Foothills Learning Center1 observed

Bewick's Wren

Thryomanes bewickii

4/20/2026Orchard Gulch Trailhead2 observed

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

4/20/2026Orchard Gulch Trailhead1 observed

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

4/20/2026Wood Tick Trail4 observed

Cassin's Finch

Haemorhous cassinii

4/18/2026Eagle Rock Park1 observed

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

4/18/2026JDJ Park Lane4 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

44/17/2026

Bufflehead

24/17/2026

Turkey Vulture

34/17/2026

Osprey

14/17/2026

American Kestrel

14/17/2026

Merlin

14/17/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

24/17/2026

Tree Swallow

24/17/2026

Violet-green Swallow

154/17/2026

American Robin

24/17/2026

House Finch

24/17/2026

White-crowned Sparrow

34/17/2026

Song Sparrow

24/17/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Foote Park for birding?
The best months to visit Foote Park for birding are June-October. The best seasons are Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Foote Park?
Notable species at Foote Park include Canada Goose, Mallard, American Crow, Black-capped Chickadee, House Finch. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Foote Park?
Birding at Foote Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Foote Park?
Foote Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.