Glacier National Park
Montana · Rocky Mountains
Challenging
June-August
$35 per vehicle (7-day pass)
Open 24 hours; vehicle reservations required for Going-to-the-Sun Road in summer
About This Location
Glacier National Park in northwestern Montana straddles the Continental Divide, providing habitat for Harlequin Ducks on rushing streams, White-tailed Ptarmigan above treeline, and boreal species in dense subalpine forests. The Going-to-the-Sun Road traverses outstanding birding habitat.
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
Flammulated Owl
Psiloscops flammeolus
Canyon Wren
Catherpes mexicanus
Black Rosy-Finch
Leucosticte atrata
Alder Flycatcher
Empidonax alnorum
Red Crossbill (Douglas-fir or type 4)
Loxia curvirostra
Red Crossbill (Ponderosa Pine or type 2)
Loxia curvirostra
Pine Grosbeak (Rocky Mts.)
Pinicola enucleator
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Black Swift
Vaux's Swift
Cliff Swallow
American Dipper
Swainson's Thrush
Cedar Waxwing
Birding Tips
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Hike above Logan Pass for White-tailed Ptarmigan
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Check McDonald Creek for Harlequin Ducks in early summer
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Arrive at dawn for peak bird activity, especially during migration seasons
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Listen for woodpecker drumming and warbler songs before scanning the canopy
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Dress in layers — mountain weather can change rapidly, even in summer
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Flathead Lake
- Waterton Lakes National Park
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