Lewiston Wildlife Habitat Area Offers Convenient Wildlife-Watching

LEWISTON - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) reminds teachers, youth leaders and interested individuals that the Lewiston Wildlife Habitat Area provides a convenient place to glimpse into Idaho's many landscapes and abundant wildlife. Located next the IDFG Clearwater Office at 1540 Warner Avenue in Lewiston, the area includes a paved trail that winds through the seven-acre site, leading to a variety of habitats and discovery. A wildlife viewing shelter with one-way glass provides excellent wildlife photography opportunities, while a stream-viewing window provides a unique fish-eye view of a stream habitat. Educational supplements and guided tours of the area can be arranged in advance by contacting IDFG at 799-5010. The area is also open anytime for self-guided tours, quiet visits to observe wildlife or just relaxation in the peaceful outdoor setting. Various evergreen and deciduous trees, shrubs, grasses, and forbs attract a variety of wildlife to the area. Over seventy-five species of birds have been observed, as well as small mammals, reptiles, amphibians and insects. Once a hayfield, the construction of the Lewiston Wildlife Habitat Area began in 1985. Many agencies, businesses, schools, clubs and individual volunteers have contributed money and labor in the construction and improvements.