Kicking Horse Reservoir
Montana · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Kicking Horse Reservoir is a productive birding destination in Montana, with 209 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, and Trumpeter 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
Ferruginous Hawk
Buteo regalis
American Pipit
Anthus rubescens
Red-breasted Merganser
Mergus serrator
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Cackling Goose
Canada Goose
Trumpeter Swan
Tundra Swan
American Wigeon
Mallard
Canvasback
Ring-necked Duck
Lesser Scaup
Common Goldeneye
Common Merganser
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Rough-legged Hawk
Northern Flicker
Black-billed Magpie
Common Raven
Western Meadowlark
Red-winged Blackbird
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
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Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
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Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.