West Valley Ponds
Montana · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
West Valley Ponds is a productive birding destination in Montana, with 203 species recorded on eBird. This mountain and forest habitat attracts Trumpeter Swan, Canada Goose, and Ring-necked Pheasant 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
Clark's Grebe
Aechmophorus clarkii
Sandhill Crane (Greater)
Antigone canadensis
Sandhill Crane (Lesser)
Antigone canadensis
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Stelgidopteryx serripennis
Lesser Yellowlegs
Tringa flavipes
Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Snow Goose
Canada Goose
Cinnamon Teal
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Mallard
Northern Pintail
Green-winged Teal
Canvasback
Redhead
Ring-necked Duck
Greater Scaup
Lesser Scaup
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Ruddy Duck
Ring-necked Pheasant
Eurasian Collared-Dove
American Coot
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring layers as mountain weather changes rapidly at elevation.
- 2
Check exposed ridges and thermals for soaring raptors and swifts.
- 3
Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.