Author: Flathead Audubon
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Gray Jay
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By Denny Olson Some of us have been lucky enough to have a “Whiskey Jack,” “Camp Robber,” Canada Jay, sit on our hand (or head, in my case) and calmly […]
Gray Catbird
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By John Hughes Have you ever been walking in a riparian area and heard what sounded like a cat mewing in the thick understory? Every time this happens to my […]
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Gamble’s Quail
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By Dennis Hester Where are they and why haven’t I been able to spot one in Montana? So you have been all over Montana trying to fill your quail sighting […]
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Northern Shrike
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By Lewis Young The Northern Shrike is a solitary “masked hunter” that may be found in the northern U.S., including the Flathead Valley, during the winter. Its scientific name is […]
Vaux’s Swift
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By Lisa Bate The Vaux’s Swift (Chaetura vauxi) is the smallest swift in North America, just slightly smaller than its eastern counterpart, the Chimney Swift (Chaetura pelagica). Best described as […]
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Northern Pintail
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By Ben Long All wild ducks are beautiful but for my money, the most beautiful is the Northern Pintail. They have a combination of aerial grace, striking plumage, heft and […]