2024 Montana Audubon Citizen Science Projects

by Lauren Smith, MT Audubon Communications Specialist Help contribute valuable observations to science – and have a great time doing it! Montana Audubon is recruiting volunteers to help with four different surveys this year, including a new project surveying for Screech-owls. 2024 Montana Audubon Citizen Science Projects:  Curlew training is scheduled for March 26, 6:30pm,…

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mallard duck and brown duck standing on the stone during daytime

Conservation Corner – March 2024

Avian Influenza on the Rise by Carole Jorgensen Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks (MTFWP) has noted an increase in the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), commonly known as bird flu and pigeon paramyxovirus, a naturally occurring virus that has also been documented in Montana recently. The National Audubon Society has previously discussed impacts of HPAI. The…

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2024 Flathead County Science Fair Judges Needed!

We’re looking for a few good judges, for the Flathead County Science Fair on Thursday, March 7, from 8:30am to approximately 1pm, Flathead County Fairgrounds Expo Building (south side). Complimentary continental breakfast and lunch. Register online at: https://www.flatheadcountysciencefair.org/judges, or visit the website, https://www.flatheadcountysciencefair.org, and click on “More,” “Judges” and “Sign Up“. The registration page allows you to choose grades…

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Flathead Valley Bird Report – March 2024

Rare and Notables – January/February 2024 Generally mild and relatively dry since the deep cold spell early in the period, this was a month with few rarities. People continued to enjoy the widespread Pine Grosbeaks and sporadic flocks of Common Redpolls. Thousands of Canada Geese and Mallards could be found throughout, particularly along the lower…

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March 2024 Program – Natives Rule! Converting your space into a bird sanctuary

Presented by Mackenzie Dey, Kathy Ross and Jessie Walthers Join three native landscaping experts and view a Flathead Audubon produced video about how plants and animals become “native”, and how intricately woven the millions of relationships between natives form the balance of nature – especially those relationships between plants, insects, and birds. Popcorn optional! Learn…

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