Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge — photo spot in Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters/Visitor Center, 4567 Wild Fowl Ln, Stevensville, MT 59870, USA
Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge
Score4.5Seasonal wetland complex on the Bitterroot floodplain offering marshes, riparian woods and broad vistas teeming with waterfowl, raptors and songbirds. Best at sunrise/sunset for warm sidelighting and reflections; spring and migration seasons (Apr–May, Sep–Oct) are prime. Easy roadside pullouts, gravel trails and a small visitor center with maps. No fee; follow refuge rules, keep distance from nests, and use designated trails to protect habitat.
Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge
Score4.5Seasonal wetland complex on the Bitterroot floodplain offering marshes, riparian woods and broad vistas teeming with waterfowl, raptors and songbirds. Best at sunrise/sunset for warm sidelighting and reflections; spring and migration seasons (Apr–May, Sep–Oct) are prime. Easy roadside pullouts, gravel trails and a small visitor center with maps. No fee; follow refuge rules, keep distance from nests, and use designated trails to protect habitat.