Hells Gate State Park
Idaho · Rocky Mountains
Easy
June-October
About This Location
Hells Gate State Park is a productive birding destination in Idaho, with 206 species recorded on eBird. This mountain and forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and Mallard among many others. Elevation changes create diverse habitats, from riparian valleys to alpine meadows, supporting a wide range of 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
Tundra Swan
Cygnus columbianus
Tree Swallow
Tachycineta bicolor
Violet-green Swallow
Tachycineta thalassina
Anna's Hummingbird
Calypte anna
Common x Barrow's Goldeneye (hybrid)
Bucephala clangula x islandica
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Great Blue Heron
Northern Flicker
American Kestrel
Black-billed Magpie
Common Raven
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Canyon Wren
Townsend's Solitaire
American Robin
Lesser Goldfinch
Dark-eyed Junco
White-crowned Sparrow
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring layers as mountain weather changes rapidly at elevation.
- 2
Check exposed ridges and thermals for soaring raptors and swifts.
- 3
Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.