by Margaret Parodi and Kathy Ross The day dawned cloudy and cold (22 degrees) and fortunately there was little wind. We had a good turnout of birders. Some open water helped our observation and hearing of 26 different species. Two American Dippers were jumping around in the creek and singing near the hatchery building. Six…
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by Dan Casey Rare and Notables – Feb/March The Long-tailed Duck at Bigfork, first found in Feb, was joined by another at the same location. One or more Snowy Owls continued near Somers, and a variety of uncommon gull species were reported, mostly from Flathead Lake. Bluebirds and Western Meadowlarks arrived in early March, and…
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presented by Dillon Tabish At the April 11 meeting Dillon Tabish will talk about the spike in recreation interest in recent years and what Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is doing to try and expand outdoor opportunities while promoting sustainable behavior, such as Recreate Responsibly. Dillon was born and raised in Missoula. He worked as…
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At our March 2022 General Meeting, our very own Denny Olson challenged our perception of what intelligence is and how ours might not be so much more superior than that of our avian neighbors. Drawing upon new research and his skills as an educator and storyteller, Denny sheds new light and depth on the birds…
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by Dan Casey Important Bird Area Status Last month we began a series of articles describing the characteristics, history, and management status of the Owen Sowerwine Natural Area (OSNA). This month we examine its status as an “Important Bird Area”, a designation that carries with it no legal protection, but that recognizes the value of…
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by Mike Fanning Barbara and Jim Rychwalski richly deserve the Volunteer of the Year award for their devoted efforts preparing and mailing the monthly Pileated Post. They have spent countless hours over the past six years performing this onerous task. Each month except the summer months they have accomplished the following for about 250 newsletters:…
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by David Manuwal Death by lead poisoning is a tragic way of dying and it can be prevented. The article in the January 5, 2022 Hungry Horse News about the death of a swan found at Flathead Lake reminds us that lead poisoning is still a source of mortality among birds. There are several symptoms…
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by Amy Seamon, Director of Policy & Science Are you ready to hear the ‘currlleeee’ of the Long-billed Curlew? Well, grab your binoculars and get ready, because curlew season is just around the corner! These charismatic shorebirds will be trickling back into the state in early April and we need your help finding as many…
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Wild Wings in Choteau, a three-day celebration of the annual spring Snow Goose migration through Montana, will be held March 25-27, 2022 in Choteau Montana. It will include presentations, an art exhibit, and guided tours to Freezout Lake to view the large numbers of migrating geese and swans that stop over there. The event is…
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