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Southeast Region

Southeast Region Sites

Curlew National Grassland

Nearest Town: Malad City
Site Size: 48,000 acres

Highlights: Raptors, Shorebirds, Songbirds, Upland Birds, Waterbirds, Waterfowl

Access: Year-round. Access free of charge.

Site Location

Directions: I-15 Exit #13 (Malad City); follow 50 S St to stop sign; zero odometer; L (S) then R (W) following signs for ID 38; mi 18.5 L at rd curve; at mi 23, use this intersection at Holbrook as a starting point to reach the following tracts (this intersection can also be accessed from the west via I-84 Exit #36; S on ID 37). 3 CHOICES: 1) NORTH TRACT: E on ID 38 for 0.4 mi; L (N) on Hess Rd (GR 029). 2) WEST TRACT: ID 37 N and bird this tract to mp 35.5. 3) SOUTH TRACT: L (S) at mi 23 onto 2100 W for 5 mi to GR 061; R (W) on GR 061 to Stone Reservoir.

Description: In early summer, look for Sage Thrasher and Vesper Sparrow in sage/grass flats, and listen for Brewer’s Sparrow. Look for Sharp-tailed Grouse (March to April), Ashthroated Flycatcher, and Scott’s Oriole (juniper habitat). Nesters include Ferruginous Hawk, Common Poorwill, Gray Flycatcher, Pinyon and Western Scrub-Jays, Juniper Titmouse, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Mountain Bluebird, and Loggerhead Shrike. Look for Redhead, Ring-necked Duck, Canvasback, and Lesser Scaup near Stone Reservoir. Fall brings Canada and Snow Geese. Wintering birds include Killdeer, Marsh Wren, and Song Sparrows.

More Information:
USFS (208) 524-7500
Malad Chamber of Commerce (208) 766-9230
www.fs.fed.us/r4/caribou-targhee/about/curlew/index.shtml


Photos
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Curlew National Grasslands
Photo Copyright Idaho Travel Council
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Long-billed Curlew
Photo Copyright Tom Munson
Facilities

General Services:
ParkingRestroomsNo PhoneNo BoardwalkCampgroundPicnic AreaNo Observation AreaNo Visitor CenterNo Interpretive Material AvailableBoat RampNo ConcessionsHiking TrailsNo HuntingNo FishingNo Water SportsNo OHV/ATVs AllowedNo Horseback Riding

Handicapped Services:
No ParkingRestroomsNo PhoneNo BoardwalkNo CampgroundPicnic AreaNo Observation AreaNo Visitor CenterNo Interpretive MaterialsNo Boat RampNo ConcessionsNo Hiking Trails
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Habitat
agriculture Graph illustrating 34% 34%
other Graph illustrating 11% 11%
sage/shrub Graph illustrating 55% 55%

Best Observation Times
Bird Species Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec AM/PM
Raptors Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y ALL
Shorebirds N N N N N N N N N N N N
Songbirds N N N Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N AM
Upland Birds N N Y Y Y Y N N N N N N ALL
Waterbirds N N N Y Y N N Y Y N N N ALL
Waterfowl N N N Y Y N N Y Y Y N N ALL
Target Species for this Site

Select a species from the list to view other sites on the Idaho Birding Trail Sites this species may be observed.

    Blackbirds and alliesChickadees and TitmouseCorvidsGeese, Swans and DucksGoatsuckersGrebesGrouse and TurkeyHawks and EaglesKinglets and GnatcatcherLarkLoonShorebirdsShrikesSparrows and alliesThrashersThrushesTyrant FlycatchersWrens and Dipper

    Legend

    SeasonAbundanceRegion
    R - Resident 1 - Abundant, easily found s - Statewide
    M - Migrant 2 - Common, but sometimes difficult to find e - Southeast
    W - Winter 3 - Uncommon or local w - Southwest
    S - Summer 4 - Rare or very local c - Central
    5 - Casual, 3-10 accepted records p - Panhandle (North)
    6 - Accidental, 1-2 accepted records
    7 - Experimental
    (B) - Documented breeding evidence(End) - Threatened or Endangered
    (b) - Circumstantial breeding evidence(Int.) - Introduced species


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