Category: Bird of the Month

  • American White Pelican – Magnificence in Montana

    American White Pelican – Magnificence in Montana

    By Darcy Thomas Early June last year in Dupuyer a man approached to ask about Glacier National Park as he was excited about driving over Going to the Sun Road […]

  • Cinnamon Teal

    by Connie Marmet Did you know that the Cinnamon Teal is not only a small, rust colored dabbling duck but also a protagonist in the Disney movie series, “DuckTales”? Disney’s […]

  • White-breasted Nuthatch

    White-breasted Nuthatch

    by Margaret Parodi The White-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta Carolinensis) is often observed walking and probing head-down on the trunks of large conifers in mature wooded areas. The first impression is a […]

  • Short-eared Owl

    Short-eared Owl

    by Bridger Donaldson Short-eared Owls are a medium-sized owl and are commonly chanced upon in daylight. Their wings are quite long and when perched, usually extend past their tail. The […]

  • Canada Jay

    Canada Jay

    by Pam Willison Perisoreus canadensis was originally named Canada Jay, so it seems appropriate that after being Gray Jay from 1956-2018, the American Ornithological Society changed it back to Canada […]

  • Northern Saw-whet Owl

    Northern Saw-whet Owl

    by Karen Nichols Although Northern Saw-whet owls are one of the most abundant forest raptors in North America, they are rarely seen due to their nocturnal and secretive nature. Until […]