Highlights from the October 5, 2020 Board of Directors Meeting Executive Committee will meet to assess the Great Fish results, decide about future participation, and make a plan to improve our performance. They will also meet with WFCF to obtain information about setting up the structure to receive endowments through WFCF. Following these meetings, work…
Read MoreOnline Auction to Benefit Birds and Conservation
By Constanza von der Pahlen, Flathead River to Lake Initiative and Flathead Lakers. A beautiful wooden boat restored by Greg McCormick, Polson, is for sale through an online auction to benefit the Bad Rock Canyon Conservation Project. The 1953 Century Resorter, an 18′ boat, is ready to float Flathead Lake! The Bad Rock Canyon Conservation Project…
Read MoreWest Valley Naturalists Announce New Website
from Linda de Kort We are excited to announce a web site for the West Valley Naturalists. This group began about ten years ago as a spin off from a “More Kids in the Woods” grant written by Teresa Wenum at USFS and administered by Flathead Audubon. We hold programs (up until the pandemic) at…
Read MoreGoing Small on Birds of Prey Festival
by Denny Olson Our COVID-cancelled Birds of Prey Festival — which has often gathered 800-plus people on a single day, was spread this year over a week, with smaller, or virtual, groups gathered for educational events. Kathy Ross did two small-group presentations with live birds at Wild Wings (see page 4). Montana Audubon’s Amy Seaman…
Read MoreThe Extraordinary “Ordinary” Mallard
by Linda de Kort It seems like yesterday, when our grandkids were still toddlers that we stood on the bridge overlooking the Whitefish River. It was a bright fall day and the flock of ducks that had gathered on the south side of the bridge fascinated the youngsters. The males were in their fresh breeding…
Read MoreFlathead Valley Bird Report – November 2020
by Joshua Covill Rare and Notables – October 2020 Incredibly, the YELLOW-BILLED LOON (immature) found on Dickey Lake by Nikki M. on July 5th is still present! Dan Casey resighted the loon on Oct. 17th 09/18 – Swamp Sparrow found near Creston (Craig H.) 09/21 – 2 White-faced Ibis in the West Valley Ponds…
Read MoreNovember 2020 Program
Aliens Among Us—Non-native Birds in Montana presented by David A. Manuwal Our program for November will be given on Zoom by Dave Manuwal. Dave is a member of the FAS Board. He is originally from Indiana where he first became interested in birds. His first research when he was just out of high school ,…
Read MoreThank you 2020 Great Fish Donors!
Audubon Family we truly thank you for your donations to Flathead Audubon through the Whitefish Community Foundation during this year’s Great Fish Community Challenge! Our “semifinal” results showed that Flathead Audubon has received $15,036.53 in donations. On October 26 at 6 PM the Community Foundation will host the virtual Great Fish Awards Presentation over the…
Read MoreBooks and Videos about Birds for You
From Susan Matter, Director of FVCC Library Services If you love birds, FVCC library has a lot to offer you. Did you know that as a resident of Flathead Valley you can get a library card? If you are interested in doing this, email library@fvcc.edu or call 756-3856 for more information. Although we have many…
Read More2020 FAS Election Results
by Bob Lee As you all know by now, Flathead Audubon postponed their annual meeting and FAS opted to hold elections and other business via a proxy vote. Ballots were mailed in and counted at a specially-called Board Meeting held at Lone Pine State Park. Officers and Directors in attendance were Gael Bissell, Rod Wallette…
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