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Southwest Region Sites

Montour Wildlife Management Area

Nearest Town: Horsehoe Bend/Emmett
Site Size: 1100 acres

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

Access: Year-round. Access free of charge.

Site Location

Directions: In Emmett on ID 52; zero odometer when you cross river just N of downtown; 13.1 mi N and E on ID 52; S at the Sweet-Ola junction (Montour Rd); 1 mi to WMA entrance. From Horseshoe Bend 9.2 mi W on ID 52 to Sweet-Ola junction.

Description: This area’s flooded fields in the Payette River Canyon make excellent habitat for waterbirds especially in spring and early summer. Ring-necked Pheasant, Gray Partridge, and California Quail are the most common upland gamebirds observed while Canada Goose, Mallard, Northern Pintail, Wood Duck, and Cinnamon, Blue-winged and Green-winged Teal are frequently observed waterfowl species. Wetland habitats also provide ideal conditions for a host of other birds such as Great Blue Heron, Wilson’s Snipe, American Coot, Killdeer, and Red-winged and Yellow-headed Blackbirds. Raptors often seen include Red-tailed Hawk, Northern Harrier, Barn Owl, and American Kestrel. Bald Eagle and Snow Goose winter along the Payette River.

More Information:
IDFG (208) 365-2682
Gem County (208) 365-3485
fishandgame.idaho.gov/cms/wildlife/wma/montour/


Photos
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Mallard
Photo Copyright Michael Woodruff
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Red-winged Blackbird
Photo Copyright Keith Carlson
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Ring-necked Pheasant
Photo Copyright Camden Hackworth
Facilities

General Services:
ParkingRestroomsNo PhoneNo BoardwalkCampgroundNo Picnic AreaNo Observation AreaNo Visitor CenterNo Interpretive Material AvailableBoat RampNo ConcessionsNo Hiking TrailsHuntingFishingNo Water SportsNo OHV/ATVs AllowedNo Horseback Riding

Handicapped Services:
ParkingRestroomsNo PhoneNo BoardwalkCampgroundNo Picnic AreaNo Observation AreaNo Visitor CenterNo Interpretive MaterialsBoat RampNo ConcessionsNo Hiking Trails
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Habitat
agriculture Graph illustrating 10% 10%
grassland Graph illustrating 50% 50%
marshes/lakes/ponds Graph illustrating 20% 20%
riverine riparian Graph illustrating 20% 20%

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 N N Y Y Y Y AM
Shorebirds N N N Y Y Y N Y Y Y N N PM
Songbirds N N Y Y Y Y N N Y Y N N AM
Upland Birds N N N N N N N N N N N N
Waterbirds N Y Y Y Y Y N N Y Y N N AM
Waterfowl Y Y Y Y Y Y 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 alliesCorvidsCranesFinches and alliesGeese, Swans and DucksGrosbeaks and BuntingsGrouse and TurkeyHawks and EaglesKingfisherKinglets and GnatcatcherOwlsQuailRails and CootsShorebirdsShrikesSparrows and alliesSwallowsTanagersThrashersThrushesTyrant FlycatchersWaxwingsWood WarblersWoodpeckersWrens 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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