Wild turkey

Wildlife

Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge provides important habitat for 206 bird, 58 mammal, 8 reptile, and 6 amphibian species. It is an important area for birds, particularly migratory songbirds. It provides habitat for the threatened Canada lynx and other forest carnivores, and critical winter range for white-tailed deer. During winter, deer migrate from the north, east, and south to the west side of the Refuge where the snow is not as deep as at higher elevations. Bald eagles winter along the Little Pend Oreille River and have nested at Bayley Lake. Forest bird communities include a mixture of eastern and western species. Refuge lakes and marshes provide a spring and fall stopover point for migratory waterfowl. The Refuge, in combination with adjacent public lands, provides for species that require large tracts of forest habitat.

Wildlife Viewing Tips
Wildlife viewing carries responsibilities. Observe from a safe distance and use binoculars. Move slowly and casually and not directly toward wildlife. The Refuge is home to several species of large mammals (black bear, cougar, moose) who may feel threatened by human presence. Be alert and aware of your surroundings. We are the guests. Be prepared for varied weather and terrain. Do not venture off roads without good maps and a compass. Slow down-wildlife viewing requires patience and quiet. Best viewing is typically dawn and dusk, especially during summer months.

Refuge Wildlife Through the Seasons
In Winter: bald eagle, coyote, finches, great horned owl, northern shrike, white-tailed deer, wild turkey, woodpeckers

In Spring: beaver, black bear, bluebirds, chipmunks, magpies, moose, snipe, warblers, waterfowl

In Summer: coyote, hummingbird, osprey, painted turtle, red-tailed hawk, swallows, wild turkey

In Fall: crossbill, grouse, kinglets, waterfowl, white-tailed deer

Hard to see Wildlife

Black bear, bobcat, cougar, elk, great gray owl, mink, moose, white-headed woodpecker

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Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge
1310 Bear Creek Road
Colville, Washington 99114
Telephone: (509) 684-8384
FAX: (509) 684-8381