Birding

Our bird populations are of particular note and consist of a variety of unique species:
Eared Grebe
American White Pelican
Ruddy Duck
Bald Eagle
Sharp-tailed Grouse
Yellow Rail
Sandhill Crane
Piping Plover
Marbled Godwit
Wilson’s Phalarope
Franklin’s Gull
Red-headed Woodpecker
Western Kingbird
Yellow-throated Vireo
Black-billed Magpie
Sedge Wren
Connecticut Warbler
Clay-colored Sparrow
LeConte’s Sparrow
Western Meadowlark
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Brewer’s Blackbird

The trails are open for self-guided bird viewing during our normal hours of operation. Due to the abundance of natural wildlife at Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung, ranging from curious rodents to large and territorial animals, we ask that you remain on the trails at all times. Please be respectful, and remember that this is a sacred resting place.

June is the peak month for bird migration and nesting behaviour at our site, and the highest variety of species is expected to be seen at this time.