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IRD WATCHING IN MONTANA IS A BREEZE. Our varied and
isolated habitats and key migratory flyways attract over 400 different
species of birds across the state. You can step out your front door and
bird but a visit to these five locations offers the best chance to practice the
craft whether you are just starting out or looking to complete your life list.
ese places also provide the opportunity to see one of the 66 birds
listed as Montana Species of Concern, native animals that are
considered to be "at risk" due to numerous factors. Habitat loss
is one of the biggest factors that contributes to declining
populations of birds. Check out the visitor centers at
many of these sites to get tips on what you as an
individual can do to help protect Mon-
tana's birds.
Montana's
Birding
Hotspots
Short-eared owl
Avocets
Sandhill crane
STEVE
AKRE
CHUCK HANEY
by SUSIE WALL
STEVE
AKRE
