Best Birding in Wyoming

Bring waterproof boots and insect repellent when visiting Wyoming's wetland areas — trails can be muddy and mosquitoes are active in warmer months.

Learn bird songs before exploring Wyoming's forested areas — many woodland species are heard long before they are seen, especially warblers in the canopy.

Plan visits during peak migration (mid-April through May and September through October) for maximum species diversity in Wyoming.

A spotting scope is essential at Wyoming's lakes and reservoirs — many waterbirds stay far from shore and are difficult to identify with binoculars alone.

Grassland birds in Wyoming are best found by listening for songs from fence posts and tall grasses — species like meadowlarks and sparrows can be elusive otherwise.