Yellowstone National Park
Wyoming · Rocky Mountains
Moderate
May-July
$35 per vehicle (7-day pass)
Open 24 hours; some roads closed seasonally
About This Location
Yellowstone National Park's geothermal features and vast wilderness support over 300 bird species across a mosaic of grasslands, forests, and waterways. Lamar Valley and Hayden Valley are excellent for raptors and waterbirds, while higher elevations host boreal species.
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
Green Heron
Butorides virescens
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Greater Scaup
Aythya marila
Western x Clark's Grebe (hybrid)
Aechmophorus occidentalis x clarkii
White-winged Scoter
Melanitta deglandi
Purple Martin
Progne subis
Ring-necked Duck x scaup sp. (hybrid)
Aythya collaris x marila/affinis
Red-breasted Merganser
Mergus serrator
Sanderling
Calidris alba
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Trumpeter Swan
Canvasback
Lesser Scaup
Bufflehead
Barrow's Goldeneye
Sandhill Crane
Spotted Sandpiper
Bald Eagle
Canada Jay
Marsh Wren
Canada Goose
American Wigeon
Common Raven
Common Merganser
Eared Grebe
Belted Kingfisher
Mountain Chickadee
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Chipping Sparrow
Birding Tips
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Lamar Valley at dawn offers the best raptor and owl sightings
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Check the thermal areas for unusual winter bird activity
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Visit during spring migration (April-May) for the greatest species diversity
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Arrive at dawn for peak bird activity, especially during migration seasons
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Bring waterproof boots and scan the marsh edges for rails, herons, and bitterns
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Grand Teton National Park
- Old Faithful
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