Osprey Volunteer Meeting

Decades ago, local researchers Doug and Don McCarter documented Osprey nesting around Flathead Lake. In 2026, the Flathead Audubon Society is launching a pilot season to update that work, and we’re looking for volunteers to help.

This project has two main goals: to learn how many Osprey are actively breeding in the Flathead Valley today and to document the presence of baling twine and other synthetic materials in nests that can pose a serious entanglement risk to adults and nestlings.

Volunteers will be encouraged to “adopt” a nearby nest to visit once per week, making simple observations. No prior experience is needed; just an interest in wildlife and a little time each week. Come be part of updating an important piece of Flathead Valley wildlife history while helping address one of the most preventable threats to Osprey.

The in-person meeting is on March 27 from 6-7pm in Room 26 at the Gateway Community Center in Kalispell.