Idaho bird watching

State Checklists:
Thayer Birding Software
Checklist for Southwest Idaho
NPWRC Bird Checklists - Idaho

Species Seen in Idaho: 371

State Ornithological Society:
None

Rare Bird Alerts:
(208) 882-6195   Northern
(208) 368-6096   Southwest
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Electronic mailing Lists:
Idaho – siba Group
Southwestern Idaho Birders Association is a birdwatching club, and the eGroup is intended for the sharing of bird sightings, and distributing other info related to birds and birdwatching within the state of Idaho. To subscribe go to http://www.eGroups.com/list/siba/ and follow the instructions there.

Maps:
Idaho
Idaho Maps
Map of Counties

Retail Birding Stores
Travel Guide by City

Birding Links for Idaho:
Birding Festivals
Christmas Bird Count Database
Birding Trip Reports
Idaho Parks

Idaho Organizations:
Audubon Chapters in Idaho
   Coeur d'Alene Audubon Society  Coeur D'Alene
   Golden Eagle Audubon Society   Boise
   Northern Idaho Audubon Society  Bonners Ferry
   Palouse Audubon Society   Moscow
   Snake River Audubon Society   Idaho Falls
The Nature Conservancy - Idaho
The Peregrine Fund
Southwestern Idaho Birder's Association

Important Birding Locations in Idaho:
Hot Spots
US Fish & Wildlife Refuges - Idaho
Snake River Birds of Prey NCA (slow)
Northern Idaho Places to Bird
Idaho National Forests

Pete Thayer's Favorite Hot Spots:
American Falls Reservoir
42.75 N   112.75 W
The reservoir attracts Bald Eagles as well as shorebirds and ducks. There are good viewing areas near the town of American Falls. Things may slow down in the summer, but can be quite exciting during the winter.

Camas National Wildlife Refuge
43.84 N   112.18 W
Look for waterbirds during the summer and search riparian areas for spring and fall migrants. This is a good spot to look for Peregrine Falcons.

Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge
43.50 N   116.80 W
Waterfowl are very abundant in winter. During migration they are joined by shorebirds. Late summer is a good time to see Ibis, Herons and Egrets.

Snake River
43.01 N   115.59 W
The Snake River Birds of Prey Natural Area near Boise has about 700 pair of nesting raptors! Visit from mid-March to early June. Watch out for falling Evil Knievils.