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Southeast Region

Southeast Region Sites

Daniels Reservoir

Nearest Town: Malad City
Site Size: 475 acres

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

Access: Year-round. Access free of charge.

Site Location

Directions: I-15 Exit #13; ID 38 W (50 S St) through Malad City; zero odometer at stop sign at T intersection; turn R onto Bannock Rd; continue through town; pass stop sign and 4 way intersection; leave town; rd makes several 90 degree turns to the W and N; rd paved entire way; rd becomes W 1000 N (Upper St Johns); mi 2.6 stay R; mi 3.6 L at fork; follow "Sportsman’s Access" signs; mi 4.4 stay R; mi 5.8 rd becomes N 3800 W; mi 7.6 rd becomes Daniels Rd; mi 14.4 follow "Sportsman’s Access" signs; mi 17.7 enter reservoir parking lot.

Description: During migration, look for high numbers of waterfowl (Mallard, American Wigeon, and Northern Shoveler) and waterbirds (American Coot, American White Pelican, and Wilson’s Phalarope). In spring, Sharp-tailed Grouse can be seen on leks nearby. Look for Osprey and Red-tailed Hawk (on power poles). A small Great Blue Heron colony in dead trees at northern end of reservoir can be found. The north end of the lake is the best place for birding.

More Information:
IDFG (208) 232-4703
Malad Chamber of Commerce (208) 766-9230


Photos
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American Coot
Photo Copyright Keith Carlson
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American Wigeon
Photo Copyright Tom Munson
Facilities

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

Handicapped Services:
No ParkingRestroomsNo PhoneNo BoardwalkNo CampgroundNo Picnic AreaNo Observation AreaNo Visitor CenterNo Interpretive MaterialsNo Boat RampNo ConcessionsNo Hiking Trails
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Habitat
marshes/lakes/ponds Graph illustrating 90% 90%
other Graph illustrating 1% 1%
sage/shrub Graph illustrating 9% 9%

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 Y Y Y N N N Y Y N N ALL
Songbirds N N N Y Y Y N N Y Y N N AM
Upland Birds N N Y Y Y N N N N N N N AM
Waterbirds N N N Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N ALL
Waterfowl N N Y Y Y N N N Y Y N N ALL
Target Species for this Site

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    Bittern, Herons and IbisesGeese, Swans and DucksGrouse and TurkeyHawks and EaglesPelicans and CormorantRails and CootsShorebirds

    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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