Mission Valley Shorebirds

Join field trip leader Dan Stoken for a morning of fall migration birding in the Mission Valley. The wetlands and reservoirs of the Mission Valley provide breeding habitat for many species of shorebird. During migration, the valley also provides important stopover sites for shorebirds migrating from the boreal forest and arctic tundra of Canada and Alaska. We will spend the morning at Pablo and Ninepipe National Wildlife Refuges and select other stops in the valley to observe the diversity of shorebirds passing through the area. Expect to see a variety of sandpipers, plovers, dowitchers and more.                                                                                     

Participants should plan to bring their own water, snacks and good shoes or boots for walking. There may be a modest amount of walking at either wildlife refuge depending on conditions and the birds.

Please contact Dan Stoken at (406) 880-2868 or dan.stoken88@gmail.com to sign-up and receive additional information on logistics.