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Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge
Bonners Ferry
In the far north of the Idaho Panhandle, Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge protects a spectacular reach of the Kootenai River valley against a backdrop of the Selkirk Mountains. The refuge's mosaic of wetlands, meadows, and shrub habitats supports 220 documented bird species, including three regularly occurring hummingbird species: Rufous, Calliope, and Black-chinned. The auto tour route makes the refuge highly accessible, and BirdWatching Daily magazine has recognized Kootenai as one of the notable western birding hotspots. For visitors making their way through the Idaho Panhandle, this northern Idaho refuge offers an evocative combination of mountain landscape photography and quality hummingbird encounters in a remote, peaceful setting.
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