Summer Songbirds and Native Flora abound at the Firebrand Pass Trailhead area in Glacier Park. Join Steve Gniadek (Flathead Audubon) and Kathy Ross (MNPS/FAS) in the appreciation of our returning migratory birds. We will explore the wetlands, mixed forest, and grassland habitats near the trailhead for waterfowl and many species of neotropical migrants including Olive-sided […]
Birdathon is a fun and friendly competition to see who can find and identify the most bird species in a day. Everyone is welcome to participate, from beginner to expert birders.Last year, nearly 30 participants got together and went “birding for a caws”. The cause was raising money to help secure the conservation easement on Owen Sowerwine. […]
Join Jim Rogers for a morning of hiking and birding in Whitefish. Our field trip begins on the summit of Big Mountain at the Danny On trailhead and, after walking 4 miles down and descending 2350 feet of elevation, ends in the village area of the Whitefish Mountain Resort. Participants must find their own way […]
Flathead Audubon is hosting a family friendly event series for kids this summer. All events will be held the third Saturday of the month, May through August, beginning at 9 AM and wrapping up between 11 AM and noon. Geared toward children who are interested in birds and nature, these outdoor events will all have […]
Flathead Audubon is hosting a family friendly event series for kids this summer. All events will be held the third Saturday of the month, May through August, beginning at 9 AM and wrapping up between 11 AM and noon. Geared toward children who are interested in birds and nature, these outdoor events will all have […]
Mexico is a vibrant and diverse country, full of endemic birds and rich culture. Two of the most famous examples are the endemics species of Oaxaca and the Day of the Dead celebrations! Josh Covill details the exciting birds, culture, and world-class food from his recent trips to this incredible corner of Mexico during one of […]
Save the date for another exciting Birds of Prey Festival. Hawks, owls, eagles, and falcons – up close and personal – and Free! From 9am to 1pm on Saturday, September 14th, Flathead Audubon and Lone Pine State Park are putting on this big event, with activities for everyone including great programs, live raptors, exhibits, and […]
Spend a morning walking the trails and birdwatching at Bad Rock Canyon WMA near Columbia Falls with Darcy Thomas and Michel De Leon Tyler. We will walk up to three miles on level ground while looking for local resident birds and migrators. You will need a Conservation License for this walk which can be purchased […]
Join veteran Hawk Watch and Wild Wings volunteers Kathy Ross and Karen Nichols for a discussion about Hawk Watch viewing and identifying key field markings. They will be assisted by Wild Wings ambassador raptors, 12 of which represent raptor species migrating through in the fall – from small Kestrels, Cooper’s Hawks, to Bald Eagles. This will […]
Dan Casey will lead a trip to the Jewel Basin Hawk Watch site.The second half of September offers peak numbers and diversity of passing raptors. We expect to see well over 100 raptors of 10 or more species if conditions are right. Our peak daily counts usually fall between Sept. 21 and 28.This trip will […]
ALL HANDS ON DECK! Come and help fix the two bridges in Owen Sowerwine, which warped as a result of extra high flood water several years ago. Fall Work Day is schedule for Saturday, September 28, 9am until about noon. Meet in the parking lot of Kalispell Montessori (on Willow Glen Drive). We will carpool to […]
The Owl Research Institute (ORI) is running a Saw-whet owl banding station at Flathead Lake Biological Station (FLBS) this fall. The data collected from the migration station will contribute to global efforts to learn more about the migration routes, timing and habitat use of this charismatic little owl. These outings offer the public an opportunity […]
