Category: Bird of the Month
American White Pelican – Magnificence in Montana
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 […]