By Darcy Thomas
Do you ever feel like you have so much to say, but no one will listen to you? There is nothing worse. Your ideas and opinions matter to us. The Flathead Audubon Board wants to hear from you. We are willing listeners. Do you like what we have been doing? Are there events you would like us to offer? Are there field trips you want us to plan to your favorite bird spot? Do you have suggestions for how we could be better? Shoot me an email at darcy@flatheadaudubon.org or call me at 406-407-8263.
On another note, our elections are just around the corner. Pam’s term as Vice President is up in May, and she is not planning to run for another term. We really need this position filled, and I am excited to see who I will be working with next. If you think you are the right person for the job, please call me. I would love to hear from you.
On a personal note, I have another bit of news. Years ago, I enjoyed taking bird photos. Then my 400mm Tamron lens broke and I got out of the habit of taking pictures. Linda, Christy, and other people send me bird photos. I love to see them, but found I was becoming green with envy. I wanted to take the same amazing pictures to enjoy later or share with other people. Deciding enough was enough, I went to Video Plus today. They sold me a nice, used Canon 100-400mm zoom lens I can carry while birdwatching.
I am going to Sedona in a couple of days, and I will try to capture some nice bird photos. Photos are not only good for proving you saw that amazing, rare bird. They are also a great tool to help you identify challenging birds once you get home and can take a close look at your image. I also enjoy sharing photos with others, so, if I am successful, I will share my best bird photo with you next month.