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Look for White-throated Swifts and Cliff Swallows on the big cliff north of the campground. Listen for Chukar, especially early in the morning and late in the evening. Gray Partridge is possible here too. A collection of low brush and tall cottonw...
A collection of low brush and tall cottonwoods attract migrants and a few residents. Passerines include Bullock’s Oriole, several warblers, House Wren, vireos, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Hermit Thrush, Western Tanager, and several flycatchers. I...
Shrubby hillside. Gray Partridge and Chukar are the major draws for this ridge. Sparrows like Lark Sparrow and Brewer’s Sparrow are found here too.
...Like most roads in Sherman County, Monkland winds through extensive wheat fields and provides the birder with opportunities to bird the scattered wild spots. Watch for both shrikes along this road. Check the Horned Lark flocks for longspurs in win...
Look here for some species that are particularly hard to find in Sherman County. Possibilities include Red-breasted Nuthatch, Brown Creeper, Mountain Chickadee, Cassin’s Finch, Evening Grosbeak, Dusky Flycatcher, Hammond’s Flycatcher, ...
This is the largest community in Sherman County and the county seat. There are more large trees here than anywhere else which gives it the most potential as a migrant trap. Both Eurasian Collared-Dove and Western Scrub-Jay have been seen here. It ...
As Van Gilder winds through extensive wheat fields, there are several places that have too much grade to farm. These are left to grow wild and can include some good birds. Look for Great Horned Owl in the trees around the farm houses. Sparrows and...
This little town can be an oasis in a sea of wheat fields. Check the city streets for urban dwellers that can be hard to find elsewhere (House Sparrow, Western Scrub-Jay and Eurasian Collared-Dove). A Gyrfalcon was found outside of town in 1995. T...