Maclay Flat Rec. Area
Montana · Rocky Mountains
Challenging
June-October
About This Location
Maclay Flat Rec. Area is a productive birding destination in Montana, with 202 species recorded on eBird. This mountain and forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Common Goldeneye 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
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Corthylio calendula
Dark-eyed Junco (Pink-sided)
Junco hyemalis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Common Goldeneye
Hooded Merganser
Common Merganser
Belted Kingfisher
Downy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Black-billed Magpie
Black-capped Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
Red-breasted Nuthatch
European Starling
House Finch
Red Crossbill
Dark-eyed Junco
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Mourning Dove
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.