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Grand Teton National Park

Wyoming · Rocky Mountains

ModerateOfficial Site
Habitat
MountainGrasslandForest
Best Seasons
SpringSummer
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-July

Entrance Fee

$35 per vehicle (7-day pass)

Hours

Open 24 hours; visitor centers open seasonally

About This Location

Grand Teton National Park offers spectacular birding against a backdrop of the most dramatic mountain scenery in North America. Sage flats, riparian corridors, and conifer forests support a rich mix of western species, from Greater Sage-Grouse on the valley floor to American Three-toed Woodpecker in the high forests.

Location

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Notable Species

Greater Sage-GrouseTrumpeter SwanCalliope HummingbirdAmerican Three-toed WoodpeckerClark's Nutcracker

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Redhead

Aythya americana

3/3/2026Rafter J Pond1 observed

Redhead

Aythya americana

3/3/2026Rafter J Pond2 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

3/3/2026Lander Trail New Fork River Crossing Historical Park1 observed

Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

3/3/2026Paul Stock Trails1 observed

Eurasian Wigeon

Mareca penelope

3/3/2026Ray Lake East1 observed

Marsh Wren

Cistothorus palustris

3/3/2026LAK Reservoir area1 observed

Eurasian Wigeon

Mareca penelope

3/2/2026Ray Lake East1 observed

Tundra Swan

Cygnus columbianus

3/2/2026Lovell Lakes10 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

3/2/2026Lovell Lakes2 observed

Canvasback

Aythya valisineria

3/2/2026Lovell Lakes1 observed

Cinnamon Teal

Spatula cyanoptera

3/2/2026Yellowtail Wildlife Habitat Management Area1 observed

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

3/2/2026Osage Fishing Lake1 observed

Great-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus mexicanus

3/2/2026Osage Fishing Lake7 observed

Eurasian Wigeon

Mareca penelope

3/2/2026Ray Lake East1 observed

Iceland Gull (Thayer's)

Larus glaucoides

3/2/2026Laramie Plains Lakes--Lake Hattie Reservoir1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

3/2/2026Laramie Plains Lakes--Lake Hattie Reservoir2 observed

Cinnamon Teal

Spatula cyanoptera

3/2/2026Laramie Plains Lakes--Twin Buttes Lake2 observed

Cinnamon Teal

Spatula cyanoptera

3/2/2026Laramie Plains Lakes--Twin Buttes Lake2 observed

Cinnamon Teal

Spatula cyanoptera

3/2/2026Muddy Creek Wetlands4 observed

Yellow-headed Blackbird

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

3/2/2026Muddy Creek Wetlands1 observed

Recent Observations

House Finch

602 S Kendrick Ave, Gillette US-WY 44.28892, -105.50283

3/4/2026

1 birds

House Sparrow

602 S Kendrick Ave, Gillette US-WY 44.28892, -105.50283

3/4/2026

8 birds

Eurasian Collared-Dove

602 S Kendrick Ave, Gillette US-WY 44.28892, -105.50283

3/4/2026

2 birds

Golden Eagle

Grand Teton NP--Gros Ventre River at WY191

3/4/2026

2 birds

Common Raven

Grand Teton NP--Gros Ventre River at WY191

3/4/2026

2 birds

Belted Kingfisher

Flat Creek Wildlife Observation Point and Marshes

3/4/2026

1 birds

Canada Goose

Flat Creek Wildlife Observation Point and Marshes

3/4/2026

5 birds

Mallard

Flat Creek Wildlife Observation Point and Marshes

3/4/2026

1 birds

Green-winged Teal

Flat Creek Wildlife Observation Point and Marshes

3/4/2026

10 birds

Black-billed Magpie

Flat Creek Wildlife Observation Point and Marshes

3/4/2026

2 birds

Trumpeter Swan

Flat Creek Wildlife Observation Point and Marshes

3/4/2026

2 birds

Red-tailed Hawk

Skyline Pond

3/4/2026

1 birds

Black-capped Chickadee

Peaks Rd - yard

3/4/2026

1 birds

Red-winged Blackbird

Peaks Rd - yard

3/4/2026

1 birds

American Goldfinch

Peaks Rd - yard

3/4/2026

5 birds

Northern Flicker

Peaks Rd - yard

3/4/2026

1 birds

Townsend's Solitaire

Peaks Rd - yard

3/4/2026

1 birds

Horned Lark

Banjo Flats Road

3/4/2026

4 birds

Northern Harrier

Banjo Flats Road

3/4/2026

2 birds

European Starling

Banjo Flats Road

3/4/2026

2 birds

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the sage flats at dawn for Greater Sage-Grouse in spring

  2. 2

    Oxbow Bend is reliable for Trumpeter Swans and Bald Eagles

Amenities

Parking
Restrooms
Visitor Center
Trails
Campground

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  • Jackson Hole
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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Grand Teton National Park for birding?▼
The best months to visit Grand Teton National Park for birding are May-July. The best seasons are Spring and Summer.
What birds can I see at Grand Teton National Park?▼
Notable species at Grand Teton National Park include Greater Sage-Grouse, Trumpeter Swan, Calliope Hummingbird, American Three-toed Woodpecker, Clark's Nutcracker. The area supports mountain, grassland, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Grand Teton National Park?▼
Birding at Grand Teton National Park is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
Is there an entrance fee at Grand Teton National Park?▼
The entrance fee at Grand Teton National Park is $35 per vehicle (7-day pass). Hours: Open 24 hours; visitor centers open seasonally.
What amenities are available at Grand Teton National Park?▼
Grand Teton National Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Visitor Center, Trails, Campground.