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North Region Sites

Lewiston-Confluence of Snake and Clearwater Rivers

Nearest Town: Lewiston
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Highlights: Raptors, Shorebirds, Songbirds, Upland Birds, Waterbirds, Waterfowl

Access: Year-round. Access free of charge.

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Description: LEVEE PATH and WEST POND: The confluence of the Snake and Clearwater Rivers is a wintering spot for thousands of waterfowl and a few Bald Eagle. The area is easily accessed by a levee walkway that runs for miles along the rivers. Walking along the levee paths often turns up Pied-billed, Horned, Eared, and Western Grebes, depending on the season. Lesser Scaup, Ring-necked Duck, Gadwall, Green-winged Teal, Northern Pintail, Ruddy Duck, Common and Hooded Mergansers, Redhead, Canvasback, and an occassional Long-tailed Duck are regularly seen. KIWANIS PARK: Look for Black-crowned Night-Heron. NORTH LEWISTON SEWAGE PONDS: Year-round sightings might include Wood Duck, California Quail, Marsh Wren, and American Goldfinch. Virginia Rail and Sora during spring and summer. FRED WARREN MEMORIAL FISH POND: Waterfowl are the highlight, particularly Eurasian Wigeon (Nov-March). Walk the levee to the E and you might see all three species of grebes.

More Information:
IDFG (208) 799-5010
Lewiston Chamber of Commerce (1800) 473-3543


Photos
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The Clearwater River
Photo Copyright Terry Gray
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Pied-billed Grebe
Photo Copyright Tom Munson
Facilities

General Services:
ParkingRestroomsPhoneBoardwalkNo CampgroundPicnic AreaNo Observation AreaNo Visitor CenterNo Interpretive Material AvailableBoat RampNo ConcessionsHiking TrailsNo HuntingFishingWater SportsNo OHV/ATVs AllowedNo Horseback Riding

Handicapped Services:
ParkingRestroomsPhoneNo BoardwalkNo CampgroundNo Picnic AreaNo Observation AreaNo Visitor CenterNo Interpretive MaterialsNo Boat RampNo ConcessionsNo Hiking Trails
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Habitat
riverine riparian Graph illustrating 50% 50%
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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
Shorebirds N N N N N N N N N N N N
Songbirds N N N N Y Y Y Y Y Y N N ALL
Upland Birds N N N N N N N N N N N N
Waterbirds Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Waterfowl Y Y Y N N N N N N Y Y Y 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.

    Bittern, Herons and IbisesBlackbirds and alliesChickadees and TitmouseFinches and alliesGeese, Swans and DucksGrebesGrosbeaks and BuntingsGrouse and TurkeyHawks and EaglesKingfisherQuailRails and CootsShorebirdsSparrows and alliesSwallowsTanagersThrushesTyrant FlycatchersWood WarblersWrens 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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