In early summer, look for Sage Thrasher and Vesper Sparrow in sage/grass flats, and listen for Brewer’s Sparrow. Look for Sharp-tailed Grouse (March to April). Nesters include Ferruginous Hawk, Common Poorwill, Gray Flycatcher, Pinyon and Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jays, Juniper Titmouse, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Mountain Bluebird, and Loggerhead Shrike.

The Curlew National Grassland comprises 47,000 acres of public land. It was originally established to improve the soils and vegetation. The Curlew attracts many activities including: fishing, hunting, wildlife observation, and photography. Although the arid land appears desolate, it supports a variety of birds and wildlife. Stone Reservoir is a popular spot for fishing and water-skiing; camping is available at the adjacent Curlew Campground. Visit the Curlew during March and April. The sage and sharp tail grouse "dance” on their breeding grounds, called leks. More than sixty grouse have been observed on one lek.

DIRECTIONS: I-15 Exit #13 (Malad City); follow 50 S St to stop sign; zero odometer; L (S) then R (W) following signs for ID 38; mi 18.5 L at rd curve; at mi 23, use this intersection at Holbrook as a starting point to reach the following tracts (this intersection can also be accessed from the west via I-84 Exit #36; S on ID 37). 2 CHOICES: 1) WEST TRACT: ID 37 N and bird this tract to mp 35.5. 2) SOUTH TRACT: L (S) at mi 23 onto 2100 W for 5 mi to GR 061; R (W) on GR 061 to Stone Reservoir