Indian Creek Reservoir
Idaho · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Indian Creek Reservoir is a productive birding destination in Idaho, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This lake and river/riparian habitat attracts Greater White-fronted Goose, Canada Goose, and Tundra 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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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Common Loon
Gavia immer
Red-eyed Vireo
Vireo olivaceus
Black-backed Woodpecker
Picoides arcticus
Yellow-breasted Chat
Icteria virens
Violet-green Swallow
Tachycineta thalassina
Western Flycatcher
Empidonax difficilis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Western Meadowlark
Brewer's Blackbird
Canada Goose
Blue-winged Teal
Cinnamon Teal
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Redhead
Ruddy Duck
Mourning Dove
American Coot
American Avocet
Killdeer
Long-billed Curlew
Wilson's Phalarope
Spotted Sandpiper
California Gull
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.