Wildlife Thrive In Corridor Year Round
Clark Fork Corridor: The Land
Bighorn sheep, elk, mule deer, and white-tailed deer-you may see any of these large mammals grazing in this area, depending on the season. Most spend their summer higher above the river and move to lower, snow-free pastures in winter.
Look for osprey and songbirds in the summer. Year round you can see bald eagles and waterfowl such as the common goldeneye. Dippers and kingfishers hunt these waters in every season, too.
Please remember, to avoid disturbing wildlife when viewing them, use binoculars and stay at a distance.
Fish Eaters
Bald eagles live along the river. In spring and summer, they raise their young in huge stick nests high in the trees. During the winter, they hunt for fish where the water is ice-free, snatch ducks, and feed on carrion.
Cliff Hangers
Bighorn sheep clamber on he cliffs across the river. In winter, you might see them in the field below the cliffs. They retreat to higher, more secluded elevations for lambing in late spring.
River Divers
If you hear the rattling call of the kingfisher, look for it flying above the river. When it spots a fish, the bird hovers briefly, then dives and usually emerges victorious with a flapping fish in its beak.
Marker is on Montana Route 135 1.2 miles south of Montana Route 200, on the right when traveling south.
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