Harriman State Park
Idaho · Rocky Mountains
Moderate
June-August, December-February
$7 per vehicle
Dawn to dusk daily
About This Location
Harriman State Park protects over 16,000 acres of pristine habitat along the Henry's Fork of the Snake River in eastern Idaho. The park is best known as a wintering ground for Trumpeter Swans, with dozens gathering on the river's warm springs from November through March.
Summer transforms the park into a haven for mountain and riparian species. Great Gray Owls hunt the meadow edges, Sandhill Cranes nest in the wetlands, and Calliope Hummingbirds visit the wildflower-filled meadows. The park's trails wind through lodgepole pine forests alive with woodpeckers and mountain chickadees.
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
Lesser Goldfinch
Spinus psaltria
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Turkey Vulture
Lesser Yellowlegs
American Coot
Ring-necked Duck
Northern Shoveler
American Wigeon
Spotted Sandpiper
Ferruginous Hawk
American Kestrel
Swainson's Hawk
Prairie Falcon
Red-tailed Hawk
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Killdeer
European Starling
Belted Kingfisher
Mallard
Barn Swallow
House Sparrow
Birding Tips
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Visit at dawn or dusk for the best chance of seeing Great Gray Owls hunting along meadow edges
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Winter visits to see Trumpeter Swans require warm layering — temperatures drop well below zero
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Winter birding can be rewarding for waterfowl, raptors, and winter finches
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Arrive at dawn for peak bird activity, especially during migration seasons
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Bring waterproof boots and scan the marsh edges for rails, herons, and bitterns
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Yellowstone National Park
- Mesa Falls
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