Two volunteers birding on sandpiper trail at Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge.

Overall

Three hundred and fifteen species have been observed since 1930. 

Best Time and Places to See

  • Whooping Cranes - October through early November, and late March at Eagle Roost Trail and Cottonwood Point.
  • Sandhill Cranes - October through April at Eagle Roost Trail, Cottonwood Point, Jet Recreation Trail, and Hoot Owl Loop.
  • Golden and Bald Eagles - January through February at Jet Recreation Trail, Cottonwood Point, and the Harold F. Miller Auto Tour.
Related Documents
Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge Bird List
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Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge Bird List

List of all bird species present with abundance and occurrence at Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge. 

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