Last updated: September 16, 2024
Thing to Do
All about birding in Glacier National Park
Glacier provides a wonderful opportunity to birdwatch, with plenty of spaces for birders of all ages to sit, listen, and observe the sights and sounds of nature. With 279 documented species including raptors, songbirds, shorebirds, and waterfowl, the park’s variation in elevation and habitat types contribute to a high diversity of bird life. To learn more about the birds found in Glacier, visit nps.gov/glac/learn/nature/birds.
At all times, but especially during the nesting season, birds should be viewed from a distance. Getting too close to wildlife can stress any animal, and human proximity sometimes causes a bird to abandon its nest. Feeding or harassing wildlife is strictly prohibited and subject to a fine. Playing recorded audio of bird calls is illegal in the park.
At all times, but especially during the nesting season, birds should be viewed from a distance. Getting too close to wildlife can stress any animal, and human proximity sometimes causes a bird to abandon its nest. Feeding or harassing wildlife is strictly prohibited and subject to a fine. Playing recorded audio of bird calls is illegal in the park.
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Activity
Birdwatching
Protected spaces like Glacier National Park give birds a safe haven, a landscape protected in perpetuity to allow them to breed, feed, and prosper. This allows visitors and scientists alike a glimpse into the world of freedom, wonder, and wildness they represent. Those who are interested in birding should visit nps.gov/articles/birding-for-beginners and look into the variety of birding apps and guides available.
Pets Allowed
No
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Location
Glacier National Park
Reservations
No
Season
Year Round
Time of Day
Any Time
Accessibility Information
In addition to driving the Going-to-the-Sun Road and other park roads, the Running Eagle Falls Nature Trail, the Swiftcurrent Nature Trail, and the Trail of the Cedars are three of Glacier’s most accessible areas.
Improvements in accessibility are being made each year, and with a bit of pre-planning, all visitors can find Glacier to be a rewarding experience. Details on Glacier's accessible facilities and services can be found on the park's website nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/accessibility.htm.
Improvements in accessibility are being made each year, and with a bit of pre-planning, all visitors can find Glacier to be a rewarding experience. Details on Glacier's accessible facilities and services can be found on the park's website nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/accessibility.htm.