by Kathy Ross Migratory birds are some of the most beautiful, observable and remarkable wildlife that share our world. Some, like our American Redstart and Swainson’s Thrush, travel thousands of miles from winter homes in Central and South America, Mexico or the Caribbean to summer breeding grounds in US and Canada. They brave an increasing…
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Conservation Educator’s Niche – May 2018
The Never-ending Summer by Denny Olson The prospect of a coming summer has been very seductive, especially this year, with snow, rain and seasonal affective disorder every other day it seems. Like all good denizens of the northern forests, I’ve learned not to trust either the “when” or the “if” of its arrival, duration and…
Read MoreOf Birds and Bears–Finding a Balance
by Kathy Ross We have had the enormous pleasure all winter of enjoying birds at our feeders and the birds have benefited, especially in hard winters like the past winter. Now is the time to consider taking the feeders down. If you live in bear country, out of respect for our furry, hungry neighbors, it…
Read MoreEducation Committee News – May 2018
by Gail Shay Linne, Education Chair The FAS Education Committee has been busy these past two months evaluating the “Education Program Strategic Plan, 2015-2019” and planning for the next steps for the Chapter’s education program. The document is comprehensive and directly reflects FAS’s education programs. A copy of the Strategic Plan will be available on…
Read MoreSuccessful Feeder Solutions Wanted!!
by Jake Bramante As birders, we have that desire to look out at the feeders we meticulously put out and see it teeming with all sorts of birds. In addition to the chickadees, nuthatches, flickers, and House Finches, we hope for grosbeaks, goldfinches, and fancy sparrows. It’s easy, however, to be met with either a…
Read MorePresident’s Column – May 2018
by Kay Mitchell, FAS President Flathead Audubon is finishing another year of activities and programs. Thanks to you, our supportive members, we have made great strides in many areas and exceeded our goals for the year. I invite you to come to our May meeting at the Whitefish Community Center on May 14 and hear…
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