The 2025 Jackson Hole Birding Festival offered a spectacular array of bird species across the region’s diverse habitats — from wetlands and rivers to alpine forests and sagebrush flats. On the water, birders spotted Trumpeter Swans, Common and Barrow’s Goldeneyes, Redheads, Teal, Ruddy Ducks, and elegant American White Pelicans gliding overhead. Marshes and shorelines hosted Long-billed Curlews, Pied-billed Grebes, Sora, and the occasional White-faced Ibis.

Raptors were a highlight, with frequent sightings of Bald Eagles, Ospreys, Swainson’s Hawks, Red-tailed Hawks, and even Golden Eagles soaring above open country. Forests and meadows rang with the calls of Mountain Chickadees, Ruby-crowned Kinglets, Red-naped Sapsuckers, Warbling Vireos, and vibrant Western Tanagers.

Sagebrush and open fields offered glimpses of Lazuli Buntings, Vesper and Savannah Sparrows, and Horned Larks, while flycatchers, swallows, and hummingbirds danced through the air. Mixed flocks brought together species like Evening Grosbeaks, Pine Siskins, and Cassin’s Finches.

Altogether, the festival recorded over 110 species — a vibrant testament to Jackson Hole’s rich birdlife and stunning natural landscapes.