Bogus Basin Hummingbird Banding Station — Intermountain Bird Observatory Hummingbird Guide
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Overview
High on the slopes of Bogus Basin above Boise, scientists from the Intermountain Bird Observatory at Boise State University run one of Idaho's most exciting hummingbird encounters: a public banding station where visitors can watch researchers catch, band, and release hummingbirds throughout summer. Five species have been documented at the Frontier Point Lodge station — Black-chinned, Broad-tailed, Calliope, Rufous, and Anna's — making it a genuinely multi-species destination. The banding research examines migration timing, survival rates, and nesting success, contributing directly to conservation science for several Bird of Conservation Concern species. For visitors who want to see hummingbirds in scientists' hands while learning about cutting-edge conservation research, Bogus Basin is an irreplaceable destination.
Hummingbirds to Watch For
- • Black-chinned
- • Broad-tailed
- • Calliope
- • Rufous
- • Anna's — five species documented at banding station
Best Time to Visit
Plan your visit during June, July, August for the highest chance of hummingbird sightings. Early morning and late afternoon are typically the most active feeding times.
Plants and Habitat
- • Mountain meadow habitat at ~6
- • 000 feet elevation
- • sagebrush-mixed conifer transition
- • Bogus Basin Recreation Area feeders
Nectar feeders are present at this location.
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Active conservation science with public educational access; one of few public hummingbird banding experiences in the Pacific Northwest; five-species documentation.
Visitor Notes
Free public banding events (registration required for groups 10+); banding research station at Frontier Point Lodge; unique educational experience; advance registration via Eventbrite
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