Watch for Gray Partridge, Mourning Dove, Mountain Bluebird, Vesper Sparrow, and Western Meadowlark. In the riparian corridor along Mission Creek, stops at the nature trail, picnic area, and educational group area usually produce satisfactory results. Townsend's Solitaire are easily found here in fall and winter. The Red Sleep Mountain Scenic Drive is gravel and very winding, with outstanding scenic and wildlife viewing opportunities. Visitors are not allowed to hike away from the road, except on two short designated trails at Bitterroot Trail rest stop and High Point.
Bison are unpredictable and dangerous.
The long, scenic loop drive begins in grasslands, where Western Meadowlark and Vesper Sparrow are the predominant species. Along Pauline Creek, Yellow-breasted Chat and MacGillivray's Warbler are the predominant species. Lazuli Bunting, Yellow Warbler, and Wilson's Warbler can be found in the medium height vegetation. Red-eyed Vireo and Northern Oriole are typically found in the taller deciduous trees. The west switchback area is another place to look for the Dusky Flycatcher.