Teton Range reflected in a mountain lake with sagebrush foreground

Grand Teton National Park

Wyoming · Rocky Mountains

Habitat
MountainGrasslandForest
Best Seasons
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

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Hooded Merganser

Lophodytes cucullatus

6/2/2026Grand Teton National Park, Moran US-WY 43.89824, -110.646619 observed

Glossy Ibis

Plegadis falcinellus

6/2/2026Spring Gulch Rd.34 observed

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

5/29/2026Grand Teton NP--Jackson Lake Dam area1 observed

Common Grackle

Quiscalus quiscula

5/28/2026Jackson National Fish Hatchery1 observed

Great Egret

Ardea alba

5/27/2026John D Rockefeller Jr Pkwy, Moran US-WY 44.00044, -110.677541 observed

Pacific Wren

Troglodytes pacificus

5/25/2026Grand Teton NP--Cascade Canyon Trail1 observed

Black-throated Gray Warbler

Setophaga nigrescens

5/24/2026Colter Bay Picnic Area1 observed

Grasshopper Sparrow

Ammodramus savannarum

5/24/2026Jackson National Fish Hatchery2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

46/2/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

46/2/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

16/2/2026

American Robin

16/2/2026

Pine Siskin

36/2/2026

Chipping Sparrow

46/2/2026

Song Sparrow

16/2/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

26/2/2026

Western Tanager

16/2/2026

Ruffed Grouse

16/2/2026

Steller's Jay

16/2/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

36/2/2026

Gadwall

16/2/2026

Barrow's Goldeneye

36/2/2026

Tree Swallow

16/2/2026

Violet-green Swallow

36/2/2026

Mountain Bluebird

36/2/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

26/2/2026

Brewer's Blackbird

16/2/2026

Sandhill Crane

26/2/2026

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

  3. 3

    Visit during spring migration (April-May) for the greatest species diversity

  4. 4

    Arrive at dawn for peak bird activity, especially during migration seasons

  5. 5

    Listen for woodpecker drumming and warbler songs before scanning the canopy

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, Canada Goose, Ring-necked Duck, Black-billed Magpie, Common Raven, Red-breasted Nuthatch. 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.