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Bird Watching in Grand Teton National Park
Bird Watching in Grand Teton National Park
Grand Teton National Park is a great place to view a wide variety of
bird species. Download the
Birding
brochure to learn about the habitats found in the park as well as
specific locations for great bird watching.
Please report any sightings of birds listed as rare or accidental on
the bird checklist.
Be a Responsible Birder
Nesting birds of all species are easily disturbed. If an adult on a
nest flies off at your approach or circles you or screams in alarm, you
are too close to the nest. Unattended nestlings readily succumb to
predation or
exposure to heat, cold and wet weather.
Good birding areas often attract other wildlife. Maintain a safe
distance (300 feet) from large animals such as moose, bears and bison.
Do not position yourself between a female and her offspring
Migratory Bird Conservation Program
Most of the birds found in the park and parkway are migratory,
spending only 3-6 months here each year. Migratory birds are protected
while they nest in national parks, but may lose safe nesting sites on
other lands due to human activities. Migratory birds also face numerous
perils on their long journeys to and from wintering grounds.
Human-caused habitat changes fragment forests and remove safe feeding
and roosting areas in migration corridors. Birds that migrate to the
tropics may lose their winter range due to deforestation.
Birdwatchers and scientists alike have become concerned
about the future of migratory birds. Show your concern by enjoying birds
in your backyard and in your travels! Assist scientists to measure bird
population changes by participating in bird counts and surveys, such as
Christmas Bird Counts, the North American Migration Count, and Breeding
Bird Surveys. Find out about the Partners in Flight program in your home
state. You can use your interest and knowledge of birds to help assure
their future!
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