Indian Creek Reservoir
Idaho · Rocky Mountains
Moderate
June-October
About This Location
Indian Creek Reservoir is a productive birding destination in Idaho, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This lake and river/riparian habitat attracts Greater White-fronted Goose, Canada Goose, and Tundra Swan 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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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Bewick's Wren
Thryomanes bewickii
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Red-tailed Hawk (Harlan's)
Buteo jamaicensis
Eurasian Wigeon
Mareca penelope
Cinnamon Teal
Spatula cyanoptera
Sagebrush Sparrow
Artemisiospiza nevadensis
Short-eared Owl
Asio flammeus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Greater White-fronted Goose
Canada Goose
Tundra Swan
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Mallard
Northern Pintail
Green-winged Teal
Redhead
Ring-necked Duck
Lesser Scaup
Bufflehead
Hooded Merganser
American Coot
Killdeer
Northern Harrier
Red-tailed Hawk
Prairie Falcon
Common Raven
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.