Activities - Birdwatching

Furnace Creek Ranch     Salt Creek     Scotty's Castle      Furnace Creek Visitors Center     Grimshaw Lake

From wintertime stopovers to year round residents, the bird population of our area is of great interest to the novice and advanced birdwatcher. Listed below are some favorite viewing areas found in Tecopa and Death Valley. Birding is also good in Shoshone in the wetland areas outside of town, at Saratoga Springs, and in the backcountry around springs and creeks. Furnace Creek Ranch      In the past some exciting sightings have been made at both the stable area in the back of the ranch complex and in the date grove by the golf course.

Salt Creek      Anywhere you find water is a good spot for birding. The water at Salt Creek attracts numerous birds during the winter months.

Scotty's Castle      In the northern part of Death Valley, Grapevine Canyon is a watering spot that attracts birds and wildlife. Bessie's pool at the Castle is one such location.

Furnace Creek Visitors Center      Everyone loves to see roadrunners and this is one of the best places in the Park to observe one.

Grimshaw Lake in Tecopa      This easy-to-find spot in Tecopa is a favorite stopping place for waterfowl and wildlife viewing. When you turn in to Tecopa from 127, the viewing area of Grimshaw Lake is between the resort area and the residential area of the town on your right.