Have been staying at Lake Walcott State Park in south-central Idaho the past few days. The park is unique, in that it is located within the Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge. This allows parts of the refuge to be used by the public for boating, fishing and camping.
The weather has been nice. It usually ranges from the 50′s at night to the 70′s in the day. Clouds and light rain blow through at least once a day, but does not stay long. Have not had any thunder or hail yet.
Above, the old main highway that runs parallel to the Snake River (and the refuge) and the new I-84. Had the good luck to see the hawk while driving the road.
There is a large flock of white pelicans here. The one above is diving for a fish in an area of rapids on the Snake River.
Bullock’s oriole. Have also seen a cedar waxwing.
Eastern kingbird.
Magpie fledgling. There are five of them perched inside a small pine tree near where I am camped.
Robin fledgling following one of it’s parents around.
Think this is an Eastern kingbird fledgling.
The way here: Stayed two days at Bruneau Dunes State Park. It has sand dunes, small lakes, and an observatory. C.J. Strike Wildlife Management Area is also right next to it and has no hookup camping areas. I found some nice areas in the wildlife area, but no place I’d want to take my trailer. Really got my truck muddy driving through parts of it and had to use my 4-wheel drive at one point. Made me thankful to have it.
Western (top) and eastern (bottom) kingbirds seen at Bruneau Dunes State Park.
