by Carole Jorgensen Good: 1) a study on reed warblers in England showed that they can navigate using magnetic fields, using them almost like GPS. When moved in a cage from England to outside their range in Russia, they were able to use magnetic fields to find their way back to their migratory route. A…
Read MoreHighlights from the November 1, 2021 Board of Directors Meeting A representative of Whitefish Community Foundation gave a presentation about the endowment opportunities they offer. The BOD will discuss the options at their next meeting. Treasurer Rod Wallette reported that we received the funds from the Great Fish event, and he allocated them to Education,…
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Many 2021 Counts will again be structured to minimize transmission of the COVID-19 virus. Check with the organizer of your usual CBC to find out the plan for your Count. Count Date Contact information Bigfork Sat., Dec. 18 Craig Hohenberger, asoleado2003@yahoo.com, 406-890-1629 Eureka Sat., Dec. 18…
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In accordance with local tradition, the Kalispell Christmas Bird Count will be held on Sunday, Jan. 2nd (two weeks after the Bigfork CBC). Pete Fisher has asked me to re-assume compiler duties now that I am back in the valley, and I agreed to do so, at least this year. Given ongoing Covid concerns, we…
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Once again, we are soliciting volunteers for the Bigfork CBC. If you were a regional leader last year, and will be participating in the Bigfork CBC this year, please let me know. I will assume that all recent local leaders will cover (bird) their previously assigned area, if not, please inform me. I will be…
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by Dan Casey Bj Worth spent a cold, windy day on the ridge Nov. 5th to conduct the 50th survey of the 2021 Jewel Basin Hawk Watch monitoring season. The 30 birds he counted that day brought our season total to 4,418 birds, which exceeded our previous high season count by more than 1,000 birds!…
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“The Secret to Life is Chickens” is a lovely remembrance of Jean Rocker that appeared recently in the Flathead Beacon (Nov 3, p. 31). It can be viewed in digital form at https://flatheadbeacon.com/e-edition/11_03_2021/mobile/index.html#p=31. The family has announced that no services are planned. They suggest that instead of sending flowers, folks “send remembrances to Audubon Society…
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by Denny Olson I have to admit that a good part of my attraction to tree-line in Northwest Montana — aside from pikas in the talus, whitebark pines, nutcrackers and rosy finches — is the 50-50 chance of a conversation with Boreal Chickadees. They are relatively tame and curious after the breeding season when they…
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June Ash passed away peacefully on November 10 with the comfort of family present. In the week before her passing, she made sure that her bird feeder was filled. June was a long-time Flathead Audubon member, and served Flathead Audubon in various capacities for over 20 years, including as Board member, Membership Chair, and organizer…
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by Joe Batts The Montana Museum of Art and Culture has opened two new exhibitions with avian themes. The first, “Avis marvelous: Ornithology in 19th Century Art and Science” opened Friday, September 24, and runs through January 8, 2022, in the Paxson Gallery of UM’s Performing Arts and Radio/TV Center. This exhibit combines 19th century…
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