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THE LATEST
February General Meeting- The Golden Eagle Highway: Tracking Eagles Captured Along Montana’s Rocky Mountain Front
Join us for a general meeting featuring Rob Domenech, Executive Director of Raptor View Research Institute (RVRI), who will present his long-term research on Golden Eagles. He will discuss heavy metal analysis in blood samples, wing-tagging results, and satellite telemetry tracking of their movements, along with photos and notable stories of tracked eagles.
Find out more about the presentation and how you can attend both in person or virtually, by clicking here.
Find More Birds in the Flathead!
Thank you to Jake Bramante for presenting at our January General Meeting. Watch here as he discusses how to find more birds in the Flathead throughout the year. As seasons change, food sources, habitats, and birds’ needs change along with it. Jake discusses what birds are available when, and how to locate them. Watch his presentation and past presentations here.

Support conservation friendly legislation!
The Montana Legislative Session is now open. Montana Audubon is tracking issues related to birds and their environment. Stay abreast of what is happening and how you can influence these important issues… your voice matters! Sign up for Action Alerts by clicking here and protect our birds, habitat, water, and open spaces!

Where should I bird in the Flathead?
Check out our Birding Hotspots page for some ideas. The Flathead portion of eBird is another great resource to see what other birders are finding nearby!
Past meeting presentations available online
All of our monthly general meetings are recorded and available to watch. Want to learn about the natural history of Trumpeter Swans? How wolves and ravens interact in Yellowstone? Head on over to our Videos page to see all of the past presentations.
Stay updated with the Flathead Audubon Fly-by!
In addition to our monthly Pileated Post, we also have a short email we send out called the Flathead Audubon Fly-by. It contains a brief reminder of events, any last minute announcements, and a splash of birdiness to your inbox. It’s even more important over the summer when our meetings take a break and we have a slew of field trips!
It’s densely packed like peanut butter suet and can be yours by signing up below*.
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Catch all of the Latest News here!!
- Flathead Audubon says goodbye to founder Elinor “Elly” JonesFlathead Audubon lost one of its pioneer founders in December, 2024, with the death of Elly Jones. Elly died in Columbia Falls but spent much of her life around Swan Lake. She was 93. At a March, 2024, interview with the Flathead Audubon History Committee, Elly said she was born with “bird-itis.” She continued to… Read more: Flathead Audubon says goodbye to founder Elinor “Elly” Jones
- Nest Notes – February 2025By Jess Garby Since the New Year, I have been hitting the ground running with a variety of projects. Many of my work days have been spent meeting and getting to know the many talented conservation educators throughout the valley. I have connected with the Montana State Parks, Flathead Land Trust, Glacier National Park, Whitefish… Read more: Nest Notes – February 2025
- February 2025 Chirps and SquawksBy Michele Tohtz, Secretary
- Wingspan Board Game NightBy Jess Garby Attention all bird enthusiasts and board game fans! Join us on Friday, February 7, 6-8pm, for an evening of friendly competition playing Wingspan, the game centered on creating a thriving ecosystem for birds. We’ll gather in Room 26 of the Gateway Community Center at 6pm. This room is located on the east… Read more: Wingspan Board Game Night
- Pigeons Not So CommonBy Linda Hunt We each may have a unique bird species that got us interested in all birds. For me, it was Rock Pigeons. These birds launched my fascination in 1954 when I was 3 years old. My grandmother gave me bread to feed her backyard pigeons. I was amazed that wild birds would gather… Read more: Pigeons Not So Common
- Susie Waldron to Receive Conservation Achievement Recognition – Volunteer of the YearBy Pam Willison Susie Waldron will be presented with Flathead Audubon’s 2024 Volunteer of the Year Award at the upcoming February 10 FAS meeting. If you’ve read a Pileated Post newsletter, you’ve probably noticed the impressive quality. For the past couple years, each newsletter has had Susie Waldron’s fingerprints all over it, making it a… Read more: Susie Waldron to Receive Conservation Achievement Recognition – Volunteer of the Year
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