Recent Bird Sightings - 2018
Recent Bird Sightings - October 5
Fall birding is in full swing, and new migrants are showing up regularly with each new weather front. As with most Fall migrations, because it is extended out over several months, birding can be hit and miss, depending on what the weather has pushed out or brought in. Rains in early September and go...
Recent Bird Sightings - Aug 3
Late summer birding dominates, with early migrants showing up. We have started to see Fall migrants returning from the north for a couple weeks now. Birding is great right now, but is mostly dependent on diminishing water levels at Cheyenne Bottoms. Several of the pools at Cheyenne Botto...
Recent Bird Sightings - May 30
Spring Migration is winding down some, but not over yet. Bird sightings seem to vary with time of day and water conditions across the area. Mornings and evenings are seeing the best bird activity as opposed to during the middle of the day. Many of the public pools at Cheyenne Bottoms Wil...
Recent Bird Sightings - April 23
Spring Migration is in full swing! Bird sightings continue to change almost daily and with the weather and water conditions right now at Cheyenne Bottoms. Plan to make multiple trips to the wetlands this Spring, as it is fun to see the bird diversity change from day to day as new birds a...
Recent Bird Sightings - March 19
Spring Migration continues to ramp up! Bird sightings continue to change quite frequently right now at Cheyenne Bottoms. Plan to make multiple trips to the wetlands this Spring, as it is fun to see the bird diversity change from day to day as new birds arrive throughout the next couple m...
Recent Bird Sightings - March 5
Spring Migration is definitely happening! It is the time of year, when bird communities at Cheyenne Bottoms can change frequently. We encourage you to make multiple trips to the wetlands, as it is fun to see the bird diversity change from day to day. Several “First of Season” birds...
Recent Bird Sightings - February 1
Winter birding at Cheyenne Bottoms is very dependent on the amount of open water. After being frozen for most of January, much of the wetland pools in Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area have thawed, and waterfowl are returning in good numbers. Common birds to see right now include: Various raptors...