Wildlife Viewing & Bird Watching

Wildlife Viewing
Bird Watching

Wildlife Viewing in Natural Habitats

No matter where you are in the White Mountains, an opportunities to view wildlife in its natural habitat abound. In our region, there are more than 400 species-from common critters such as the black squirrel, to reclusive wolves and shy mountain lions and goats. Some animals and birds make their home year-round in the White Mountains, while for others, our region is a resting place during their seasonal migration.

The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest provides some of the best wildlife viewing in the state, perhaps in the nation! We have nearly three million acres of forests, meadows, mesas, lakes, streams, and brushland, each with its own indigenous species.

Benefits of Wildlife Viewing

Watching wildlife is a learning experience and helps us to appreciate the creatures with which we share resources. Learning about wildlife can begin at any age and everyone can participate, whether it’s just to keep an eye on the bird feeder outside your window, or to sit in a quiet meadow for hours hoping to catch a glimpse of a rare, migratory bird.

Viewing wildlife in their natural habitat leaves the watcher with a positive, unforgettable, and personal experience. It often drives people to be more caring toward wildlife and seek ways to participate in wildlife and habitat conservation and preservation.

With an ever-increasing population, and ever-decreasing natural habitats, fostering concern and action on behalf of the animal kingdom will serve to benefit all who live on this planet-no matter what type of animal you are.