Idaho Birding Trail Press Releases and Blogs

Be respectful of birds and their habitats while observing or photographing them

Tuesday, February 1, 2022 - 10:17 AM MST

A great gray owl — a relatively uncommon raptor in Southwest Idaho — was recently spotted by birders at a popular birding location in the region, and Fish and Game biologists are reminding people who are eager to snap the perfect photo to be respectful of birds and their habitats.

Winter feeding bird on a snow covered bird house

The birds and the seeds: Let’s talk about winter bird feeding

Tuesday, December 28, 2021 - 1:45 PM MST

You don’t need to be Snow White to attract backyard birds. Many species may very well settle on your backyard bed and breakfast with a proper bird-feeding setup this winter. Here are a few ways to spice up your bird-feeding buffet and enjoy an enchanting opportunity to observe wildlife right in your own backyard.

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Southern Idaho residents encouraged to temporarily remove bird feeders due to a suspected outbreak of salmonellosis

Tuesday, March 2, 2021 - 3:13 PM MST

Help protect wild birds from Salmonellosis by cleaning and removing bird feeders temporarily

Monday, January 11, 2021 - 5:27 PM MST

Numerous states across the Pacific Northwest have reported birds dying from Salmonellosis. Finches, specifically pine siskins seem to be most vulnerable to Salmonellosis because of their social behavior to congregate in large flocks around feeders. Temporarily removing bird feeders for a couple of weeks and thoroughly cleaning feeders can help stop the spread.