Lake birding habitat

Mann Lake

Idaho · Rocky Mountains

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

June-October

About This Location

Mann Lake is a productive birding destination in Idaho, with 229 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Eurasian Wigeon, American Wigeon, 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

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

8/19/2026Mann Lake1 observed

Ruddy Duck

Oxyura jamaicensis

8/17/2026Chief Timothy Park1 observed

Gray Flycatcher

Empidonax wrightii

8/16/2026Chief Timothy Park1 observed

Burrowing Owl

Athene cunicularia

8/11/2026Silcott Wye Road2 observed

American Wigeon

Mareca americana

8/7/2026Mann Lake1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

6758/19/2026

Northern Shoveler

438/19/2026

American Wigeon

58/19/2026

Mallard

128/19/2026

Northern Pintail

18/19/2026

Green-winged Teal

98/19/2026

Ruddy Duck

18/19/2026

California Quail

48/19/2026

Ring-necked Pheasant

28/19/2026

Mourning Dove

28/19/2026

Killdeer

88/19/2026

Red-necked Phalarope

28/19/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

38/19/2026

Solitary Sandpiper

38/19/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

78/19/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

68/19/2026

Baird's Sandpiper

448/19/2026

Least Sandpiper

68/19/2026

Western Sandpiper

418/19/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

78/19/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Mann Lake for birding?
The best months to visit Mann Lake for birding are June-October. The best seasons are Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Mann Lake?
Notable species at Mann Lake include Eurasian Wigeon, American Wigeon, Mallard, Northern Pintail, Green-winged Teal. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Mann Lake?
Birding at Mann Lake is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Mann Lake?
Mann Lake offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.