Montana Birding Resources

Montana has seven birding trails. More are being added each year.

The Nifty Fifty

The Nifty Fifty is a mini-guide to the birds of Montana. It includes descriptions, images, video and songs of 50 of the most often observed birds of Montana. View the guide by clicking here or on the Nifty Fifty link on the left.

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Some birds prefer to stay near the ground, while others are almost always seen high in a tree. Look for the following notations in the species descriptions to determine where the species is most likely to be seen. If a note is not present, the bird does not have a strong affinity for a particular region.

• Look high.
• Look mid-story.
• Look low.

State Information

Montana Bird Records Committee

Recent Bird Sightings

Birding Locations

Montana State Bird - Western Meadowlark

Montana Birding Events

Annual Loon and Fish Festival

Memorial Weekend
Seeley Lake, Montana
Phone: 406-754-2971
E-mail: slchamber@blackfoot.net
Celebration of area wildlife. Local artisans workshops. Demonstrations and sale. Sponsored by Alpine Artisans and the Seeley Lake Ranger Station.

Wings Across the Big Sky
Usually in June
Phone: (406) 443-3949
E-mail: mtaudubon@mtaudubon.org
We also have pre- and post-festival field trips planned.

Bridger Raptor Festival
Usually in October

Bozeman, Montana
Phone: 406-585-1211
Mark your calendar for this awesome event that incorporates the largest known Golden Eagle migration in the lower US with lots of raptor education and fun! Witness the largest known migration of Golden Eagles in North America. Watch 17 species of raptors soar the Bridger Mountain's knife-edge ridge. Festival activities include slide shows on raptor identification, kids' programs and a birds of prey presentation with ambassador eagles, owls, and hawks from the Montana Raptor Center.

Other resources and locations

If you have suggestions for additional birding resources in Montana, from web sites to your favorite birding location, submit your information using the following form. You can cut and paste large amounts if text into the information field. Birding locations are the most desired, but any good resource on Montana birds is welcomed.

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