By Lisa Bate It is the middle of winter, long after the breeding songbirds have left. The forest emits silence more than sounds of any birds. It seems so empty, and then we hear the call and smile. It is the Pine Grosbeak (Pinicola enucleator) calling, as if to say, “Look at me, I’m still…
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December 2015 Chirps and Squawks
Fall Birding In the Flathead with Craig Hohenberger By Kathy Ross You may not think of November as a time to be out birding, but fall migration always can have a few surprises even in November. The November 8 FAS field trip led by Craig Hohenberger was no exception. Long-billed Dowitchers, increasing numbers of Tundra…
Read MoreDecember 2015 Program
As we roll into December, it is once again Christmas Bird Count time! This is the 116th year of the Audubon Christmas Bird Count. The Count as become a holiday tradition, as thousands of volunteers throughout the country become citizen scientists for a day. They venture out with binoculars, scopes, and field guides in seasonal…
Read MoreDark Skies by John Ashley
Why are dark skies so important? Last night we were honored to have local photographer and long time Flathead Audubon Member John Ashley tell us. Through his presentation, he showed his wonderful photography of our night skies and told the story of the encroaching light. With initiatives like dark sky designation, turning off lights where…
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From the Board by Jim Rychwalski As an avid bird watcher and naturalist Montana is an awesome state to live in. It gives you the opportunity to explore a multitude of different ecosystems with its resident birds and wildlife not to mention the flora and fauna that reside in these areas. To compliment outdoor field…
Read MoreLincoln’s Sparrow
by Gail Cleveland “It’s one of those LBJ’s (Little Brown Jobs). It’s probably a sparrow. Oh, it’s cute. Look at how it raises its crown!” This is most likely a typical response when spotting a Lincoln’s Sparrow (Melospiza lincolnii). These LBJ’s can be seen in Northwestern Montana during the breeding season but with less frequency…
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