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The natural diversity of vegetation, an abundant
supply of water, moderate climate, and the presence
of farm lands combine to provide optimum
conditions for upland game, waterfowl, and other
wildlife on the Montour WRA. Ring-necked
pheasants, gray partridge, and California quail are the
most common upland game birds observed while Canada geese, mallards, pintails, wood ducks, and
cinnamon, blue and green-winged teal are
frequently observed waterfowl species. Wetland
habitats also provide ideal conditions for a host of
other water-based birds such as great blue heron,
snipe, coots, killdeer, red-winged, and yellowheaded
blackbirds. Raptors are often seen in the
area, including red-tailed hawks, northern harriers,
barn owls, and kestrels. Bald eagles winter along
the Payette River.
The thick riparian vegetation
provides habitat for a variety of
mammals, including mule deer,
coyotes, muskrats, beaver,
skunks, mink, raccoons, and
cottontail rabbits.
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