One of Idaho’s favorite birds can be seen in summer while camping, backpacking, fly fishing or floating in and near our many wonderful mountain streams and rivers. That is the water ouzel, more ...

The Auk: Ornithological Advances aims to advance fundamental scientific knowledge by increasing the basic knowledge of bird species, both living and extinct, and the knowledge of broad biological ...

As fall and winter approach, I have been thinking about birds that overwinter in the Upper Clark Fork Valley. The American dipper is an often overlooked permanent resident of southwest Montana. In the ...

Fishermen see them. Kayakers and rafters see them. Walkers on the recreation path along Gore Creek see them. American dippers are songbirds of clear, cold and fast-running streams and can be spotted ...

A woman visitor came running up to a park ranger and excitedly said, "Ranger, ranger, you have to do something! There is a little gray bird trying to commit suicide!" The ranger remained calm and ...

When we think about birds, most associate our feathery friends with spring and the awakening of new life. However, for those with bird feeders, there are many small, noisy winter visitors that will ...

One of the most interesting birds that hangs around rivers and streams in the West is the American Dipper. It’s also called the Water Ouzel. Chances are you’ve seen one. They are common along Idaho’s ...

Though paddling, floating and rafting down the river isn’t something the majority of folks are able to do right now (brr!), let’s recall a few favorite floats from summer. Of course, there’s the crew ...

Terry Rich For the Idaho Press Aug 9, 2023 Aug 9, 2023 0 One of Idaho’s favorite birds can be seen in summer while camping, backpacking, fly fishing or floating in and near our many wonderful mountain ...