Kids Explore Outside

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 […]

Kids Explore Outside

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 […]

Birding and The Day of the Dead in Oaxaca, Mexico

Gateway West Community Room 26 1203 U.S. Rte 2, Kalispell, MT

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 […]

Birds of Prey Festival 2024

Lonepine Visitor Center 300 Lone Pine Road, Kalispell, MT

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 […]

Bad Rock Canyon WMA

Bad Rock Canyon Conservation Project

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 […]

Birds of Prey ID Workshop at Wild Wings Raptor Recovery Center

Montana Wild Wings Recovery Center 37 Panoramic Drive, Kalispell, MT, United States

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 […]

Jewel Basin Hawk Watch

Jewel Basin Jewel Basin Rd, Kalispell, MT, United States

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 […]

Owen Sowerwine Work Day – Fall 2024

Owen Sowerwine 349 Willow Glen Drive, Kalispell, United States

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 […]

Northern Saw-whet Owl Banding and Survey

Flathead Lake Biological Station 32125 Bio Station Ln, Polson, Montana

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 […]

Golden Eagle Migration – Glacier National Park

Lake McDonald Lodge 288 Lake McDonald Ldg Lp, West Glacier, Montana, United States

Join Darcy Thomas and Flathead Audubon for an afternoon of watching migrating Golden Eagles while learning about their migration routes and patterns. Bring a camp chair, binoculars, a spotting scope if you have one, a flask of something hot to drink, and a warm blanket to cover your legs as this is a “bird watching […]

Sandhill Crane Viewing at West Valley

West Valley Ponds 1855 West Valley Dr, Kalispell, MT, United States

Join Denny Olson to view Sandhill Cranes as they stage in the West Valley during their fall migration. See these magnificent birds as they fly in from their daily feeding in the surrounding fields to roost overnight in pothole wetland ponds around sunset.Please call Denny at 406-249-3987 or educator@flatheadaudubon.org to sign up.

MerlinVision: A Behind the Scenes Look at Merlin’s Sound ID

Gateway West Community Room 26 1203 U.S. Rte 2, Kalispell, MT

The Merlin app has proved to be an extremely useful resource for both non-birders and birders alike. The Merlin Sound ID feature has helped improve birders’ ability to identify birds by sound, while also increasing community awareness, and supporting research. MerlinVision is the engine that powers Merlin Sound ID. This presentation is intended to give […]