by John Hughes Do you like to watch birds? Are you looking for a classroom or nature club project? How about participating in a project that contributes to scientific understanding of changes in wintering areas of birds? Project FeederWatch may be just for you. This year will be my third year for this important project….
Read MoreMembers with Benefits!
by Kay Mitchell Flathead Audubon local members are hitting the big time this year. When you renew your membership in the local chapter or join for the first time, you will get a membership card. You can flash your card around to impress people AND you can use your card for discounts at specific local…
Read MoreConservation Educator’s Niche – September 2019
by Denny Olson Well, we are nearing the end of that chronically over-planned, not-enough-time-in-the-universe-as-we-understand-it, time we call “summer”. And I have to say … it has been fun! Five weeks of teaching senior citizens about birds and life in Glacier, four days of Audubon and Road Scholar grandparents and grandkids with talented FAS volunteers, many…
Read MoreCongratulations to June Ash!
by Linda Winnie June Ash, longtime member and supporter of Flathead Audubon, turned 90 on March 19. She celebrated her birthday surrounded by family and friends. In the spring a delegation from FAS visited her to bring her congratulations and best wishes from Flathead Audubon, and spent a lively afternoon talking about birds and conservation…
Read MoreThe Thirteenth Annual Birds of Prey Festival!
Coming September 14th at Lone Pine State Park Continuing a tradition started by the family of the late Rod Ash in 2006, Flathead Audubon, partnering with Lone Pine State Park, will expand on our big public event of the year with exhibits, booths and programs beginning at 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM. US Forest Service,…
Read MoreDoug and Don MacCarter receive Conservation Achievement Recognition
Honoring Butch and Buzz, The Osprey Twins by Gael Bissell We were in 9th or 10th grade, says Doug “Butch” MacCarter, the just five-minute older twin brother of Don “Buzz” MacCarter, and we rode our bikes, as we did most every day since Kindergarten, to the rim rocks above Billings.” It was 1958-59. “Our goal…
Read MoreBirdathon 2019 Recap
by Bob Lopp Thanks to Cory Davis and Will Beyer, the 2019 Bird-a-thon was a great success. They did the heavy lifting and provided excellent leadership! Receipts to date are $1,310 and more pledges will come in as we get closer to September and much of our birding will slow down. As Cory reported, “Saturday,…
Read MorePresident’s Column – September 2019
by Gael Bissell, President Welcome to our next Flathead Audubon season! I am excited if not bit nervous taking the helm after one incredible Kay Mitchell. Wasn’t she amazing? So organized, knew all your names, served on every committee, and led our Chapter through historic growth and successes such as helping develop our first website, establishing…
Read MoreSay’s Phoebe
by John Hughes Perched on a fence post, rock or exposed tree branch, in plain sight, is a good place to find a Say’s Phoebe when in a locale where they are present. A medium-sized chunky flycatcher, the Say’s Phoebe (Sayornis saya) is named for Thomas Say an early American Naturalist. The bird was first…
Read MoreSeptember 2019 Chirps and Squawks
Highlights from the May 6th Board Meeting The year end financial reports were reviewed, and the 2019-20 budget was approved. Thirteen Bluebird boxes were installed at or near the West Valley viewing area by a crew from Flathead Audubon. Work is underway on the Birds of Prey Festival this coming September. Coffee Traders is a…
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