June 8 through 10, 2021 by Mike and Jill Fanning Wettest campout ever! After a mellow evening around the campfire, the rain began. In spite of that, about 20 people went on a birding walk at 7 AM in the pouring rain. It was unusually beautiful with silver light on the lake and shrubs in…
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September 2021 Program – The 17 Year Itch – the emergence of Brood X Cicadas in parts of the Eastern U.S.
presented by David Manuwal Dr. David Manuwal, who has studied birds in the western US for over 60 years, will be the featured speaker at the Monday, September 13 virtual meeting of the Flathead Audubon Society at 7 PM. (See below for how to join the Zoom meeting.) Cicadas are large insects that occur all…
Read MoreReminder to Native Plant Gardeners and Bird Lovers: Send Us Your Stories and Photos
The call went out in May from the Montana Native Plant Society Flathead Chapter and Flathead Audubon for pictures and stories about the native plants you are growing in your gardens and local landscapes. Now in August, as our gardens and yards are becoming fully developed, it is a good time to start taking those…
Read MoreAugust 5 – Kathy Ross on Native Plants for Birds
Kathy Ross will present “Growing Native Plants for Birds” on Thursday, August 5, at 6 PM at the Center for Native Plants, 5605 Hwy 93 South. Whitefish. Space is limited. Registration is required. The talk will be held outdoors. Bring a folding chair and sun protection. To register or ask questions, contact Kate at kate@centerfornativeplants.com…
Read MoreGlass Recycling is Back!
Flathead Glass Recycling is once again open and will be accepting glass for recycling until September 1. Color separated clean glass can be dropped off at their facility in Columbia Falls anytime during day-light hours. All caps and plastic or metal rings must be removed. Bins are provided for clear, green and brown glass. If…
Read MoreMay 2021 Chirps and Squawks
Highlights from the April 5, 2021 Board of Directors Meeting Treasurer Rod Wallette has completed a draft version of the Financial Policy. The Finance Committee will meet to fine tune it, then the BOD will finalize it. FAS has submitted the paperwork to United Way to rent large meeting spaces for our monthly public meetings…
Read MoreApril 2021 presentation on Ravens, Wolves, and People is available for replay!
Our April meeting featured John Marzluff discussing ravens and how they interact with wolves and humans. His studies in the greater Yellowstone ecosystem has led to some cool findings and has debunked a few myths. Learn more about the natural history of ravens and the interesting data that they’re capturing in this fascinating species. Click…
Read MoreWANTED: MEMBERSHIP CHAIR FOR FAS
Flathead Audubon is seeking a replacement for our retiring Membership Chair. Could this be just the opportunity you are waiting for to help FAS achieve its mission? You would be the interface between FAS and its members. You would receive membership applications and put the information into the membership data base. You would also…
Read MoreMay 2021 Program – Un Año Andalúz : Research Insights and Outdoor Experiences from a Fulbright Year in Europe’s Birding Mecca
presented by Charles B. van Rees The talk will be divided into two parts: first, Charles will present research on migratory gull behavior from his Fulbright fellowship at Doñana biological station in Seville, Spain, and then review some of the species and places that make Spain one of Europe’s ultimate birdwatching destinations. The presentation focuses…
Read MoreApril 2021 Chirps and Squawks
Highlights from the March 1, 2021 Board of Directors Meeting Treasurer Rod Wallette reported: memberships are still coming in, our tax return will be completed by a CPA, and some procedural changes will be made to improve our checks-and-balances for financial matters. Cory Davis said the membership committee has selected new data base management software,…
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