Christmas Bird Counts in the Valley and Across the State As we roll into December, it is once again Christmas Bird Count (CBC) time! Join compilers Craig Hohenberger and Pete Fisher on Monday, December 12th for a presentation that will combine summaries of trends, some “virtual birding” and a wide variety of photos to help…
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by Bob Lee Saturday morning, 24 September, 20 intrepid Flathead Audubon volunteers met at the Montessori School and indulged in some home-made treats, thanks to Kay and Barbara. Great to see old faces. From there, we headed to the Owen Sowerwine Natural Area for our annual fun-day. Having divided into several crews, we attacked several…
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By Dan Casey This fall season marks the 9th year of full-time surveys at the Jewel Basin Hawk Watch, and the second year with Flathead Audubon as the primary sponsor of the effort. Thursday, Oct. 13th marked the 31st survey of the 2016 season, bringing us to 2,417 birds counted. We were on a record…
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Highlights from October 2016 Board Meeting Heard and accepted treasurers report. Largest single expense was for Wiley Dike Blind Construction. Heard Denny Olson’s Education Report outlining numerous activities throughout the summer and upcoming activities. Discussed potential recipients of the Conservation Achievement Recognition Award. Heard report that membership is about normal for this time of year….
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40 Days in Yellowstone by Jake Bramante of Hike 734 Explore Yellowstone National Park through videos, photos, and stories Jake Bramante will present “40 Days in Yellowstone” at Flathead Audubon’s general meeting on Monday, November 14th. While working on his “Day Hikes of Yellowstone National Park” map in 2015, Jake took along his camera to…
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by Linda deKort West Valley School sixth grade students spent one day last May plant-ing native shrubs, trees, and flowers around the new addition of their middle school. Before the planting day stu-dents researched habitat requirements for each species. By midsummer hum-mingbirds were visiting he scarlet gilia and the serviceberry shrubs were bear-ing fruit. Thank…
Read MoreHighlights from September 2016 Board Meeting Learned that the June Birdathon netted us more than we had earlier expected Appointed 4 committee chairs as 1-year directors Received a resignation from the Board from Paula Smith Named Jan Metzmaker as Publicity Chair Heard a list of programs for the new program…
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Bird Habitat Conservation by Flathead Land Trust and Partners Our Current Effort to Protect Sandhill Crane Habitat Laura Katzman of the Flathead Land Trust will be the featured speaker at Flathead Audubon’s meet- ing on Monday, October 10. Laura will talk about bird habitat conservation accomplishments on over 750 acres in the Flathead and Mission…
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Adapted from Headwater Montana announcement Lisa Bate, Glacier National Park wildlife biologist (and Flathead Audubon Member) has been awarded the Jack Potter Glacier National Park Stewardship Award. established to promote stewardship of Glacier Park’s spectacular natural resources. Lisa exemplifies the key attributes behind the Stewardship Award. She loves the Park, and she works intelligently and…
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