Birding
At Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge
Refuges provide places for birds to nest, rest, feed and breed making them world-renown for their birding opportunities. Best practices for birding include using binoculars, telephoto lens, or a spotting scope. This provides safe observation of the birds from a distance and without disturbing them.
Refuge visitors enjoy wildlife viewing at Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge
The refuge has a diverse landscape to support many types of birds. Consider the following:
- Look along the riparian areas for woodpeckers, songbirds, and migrant birds
- Look along open roads to find Northern Harriers and ground nesting birds like Greater Sage-Grouse, Chukar, and quail species
- Keep your eyes open for a variety of owl species
