Birding in Wyoming

Explore 14 birding hotspots across mountain, grassland, forest, wetland, lake, river/riparian, urban park habitats in Wyoming.

14

Locations

41+

Notable Species

7

Habitat Types

3

Peak Seasons

Complete Wyoming Birding Guide

Top locations, species, seasonal tips, and more

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Birding Locations in Wyoming

Teton Range reflected in a mountain lake with sagebrush foreground

Wyoming

Moderate

Grand Teton National Park

Stunning Teton Range setting with sage-steppe and mountain forest bird communities.

MountainGrasslandForestSpringSummer
Trumpeter Swans on a river with geysers steaming in Yellowstone

Wyoming

Moderate

Yellowstone National Park

Iconic wilderness park with 300+ species across geothermal and mountain habitats.

ForestGrasslandMountainSummerSpring
Lake birding habitat

Wyoming

Moderate

Burlington Lake (Goldeneye Reservoir)

Lake birding hotspot in Wyoming with 210 recorded species.

LakeSummerFall
Mountain birding habitat

Wyoming

Easy

Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park

Mountain birding hotspot in Wyoming with 215 recorded species.

MountainForestSummerFall
Mountain birding habitat

Wyoming

Challenging

Fontenelle Migrant Trap (Tailrace CG, Dam, and Cottonwoods on West Bank)

Mountain birding hotspot in Wyoming with 202 recorded species.

MountainForestSummerFall
Lake birding habitat

Wyoming

Moderate

Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Lake birding hotspot in Wyoming with 234 recorded species.

LakeWetlandSummerFall
Lake birding habitat

Wyoming

Moderate

LAK Reservoir area

Lake birding hotspot in Wyoming with 221 recorded species.

LakeSummerFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Wyoming

Moderate

Laramie River Greenbelt Trail

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Wyoming with 230 recorded species.

River/RiparianSummerFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Wyoming

Easy

Lions Park (Cheyenne)

Urban Park birding hotspot in Wyoming with 228 recorded species.

Urban ParkSummerFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Wyoming

Easy

McManamen Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Wyoming with 226 recorded species.

Urban ParkSummerFall
Lake birding habitat

Wyoming

Moderate

Saratoga Lake and Storer Wetlands

Lake birding hotspot in Wyoming with 224 recorded species.

LakeSummerFall
Mountain birding habitat

Wyoming

Challenging

Table Mountain WHMA

Mountain birding hotspot in Wyoming with 204 recorded species.

MountainSummerFall
Mountain birding habitat

Wyoming

Challenging

Wyoming Hereford Ranch

Mountain birding hotspot in Wyoming with 273 recorded species.

MountainForestSummerFall
Lake birding habitat

Wyoming

Moderate

Wyoming Hereford Ranch Reservoir #1

Lake birding hotspot in Wyoming with 226 recorded species.

LakeSummerFall

Notable Species

Key species found across birding locations in Wyoming:

Greater Sage-GrouseTrumpeter SwanCalliope HummingbirdAmerican Three-toed WoodpeckerClark's NutcrackerCanada GooseRing-necked DuckBlack-billed MagpieCommon RavenRed-breasted NuthatchGreat Gray OwlBald EagleSandhill CraneAmerican DipperMallardCommon MerganserGolden EagleShort-eared OwlHorned LarkNorthern Flicker

Habitats & Best Seasons

Habitat Types:

MountainGrasslandForestWetlandLakeRiver/RiparianUrban Park

Best Seasons:

SpringSummerFall

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots in Wyoming?
The top birding locations in Wyoming include Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Burlington Lake (Goldeneye Reservoir), Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park, Fontenelle Migrant Trap (Tailrace CG, Dam, and Cottonwoods on West Bank), Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge, LAK Reservoir area, Laramie River Greenbelt Trail, Lions Park (Cheyenne), McManamen Park, Saratoga Lake and Storer Wetlands, Table Mountain WHMA, Wyoming Hereford Ranch, Wyoming Hereford Ranch Reservoir #1. Each offers unique habitats and species.
When is the best time to go birding in Wyoming?
The best seasons for birding in Wyoming are Spring and Summer and Fall. Spring migration brings diverse species through the area.
What birds can I see in Wyoming?
Notable species in Wyoming include Greater Sage-Grouse, Trumpeter Swan, Calliope Hummingbird, American Three-toed Woodpecker, Clark's Nutcracker, Canada Goose, Ring-necked Duck, Black-billed Magpie, and more. The state supports mountain, grassland, forest, wetland, lake, river/riparian, urban park habitats.

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