by Darcy Thomas Clear skies and cool air greeted a group of six in Kila the morning of September 16th. We got off to a shaky start with crows, starlings, house sparrows, coots, robins, magpies, and mallards on our list. It was worth a chuckle. We kept birding and were rewarded at the fishing access…
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by Denny Olson As with most good things in life, it starts with getting up. Early. Lunch for the day, raingear, extra layers of clothing to adjust to the autumn temperature swings at high elevation, extra drinking water, bear spray, binoculars, foam sit pad, first aid kit, sunscreen and hat, hiking poles, multi-tool and headlamp…
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At our October 2023 General Meeting, Gary Swant, author and owner of GoBird Montana took us on a whirlwind tour of our varied planet, visiting all seven continents. His travels over many years have taken him from icy worlds in Antarctica to the remote corners of Madagascar. Gary shares photos of his favorite birds and…
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by Linda Du Lac Many of our members have their Flathead Audubon Society (FAS) membership expiring this month. Not sure when your membership expires? I’m Linda Du Lac, our Membership Chair and would be happy to check your expiration date. Contact me at lindadulac@flatheadaudubon.org. Your membership makes a huge impact on the many important education and…
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by Rod Wallette Flathead Audubon Society (FAS) participated in the Great Fish Community Challenge for our third year, in what has now become our primary fundraising source. We had another successful campaign and raised enough funds to qualify for a percentage of the Challenge matching funds by raising $27,094. The matching amount of $9,708 brought…
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by Jake Bramante With the cooler weather coming on, there’s a temptation to get out the bird feeders once again, but wait just a little longer! This time of year, nature still has a bounty of seeds and late insects to keep our feathered friends well fed. While they would appreciate a suet cake or…
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