by Linda Winnie Jane Lopp passed away April 21, 2017, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Because the May issue of the Pileated Post was already in press, the following remembrance of Jane has been included in this issue. * * * * * Jane Lopp devoted her energy and talents…
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Project Feederwatch – 2017
by John Hughes Do you like to watch birds? Are you looking for a classroom or nature club project? Project FeederWatch may be just for you. Project FeederWatch is a citizen science project that began in Ontario, Canada in the mid-1970s and partnered with Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology ten years later. It is a winter-long…
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Jewel Basin Hawk Watch in its 10th Year – Volunteers Welcome!!
by Gael Bissell Initiated in 2007 by Dan Casey with the American Bird Conservancy and a hearty crew of dedicated hawk watchers, the Jewel Basin Hawk Watch is entering its 10th year of season-long surveys. “It really takes about 10 years of continuous and accurate data collection to begin to see population and productivity trends…
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Steve Thompson Receives Conservation Achievement Recognition
The Flathead Audubon Society will present Steve Thompson of Whitefish with their Conservation Achievement Recognition at the September meeting. Steve has had an impressive impact on Montana conservation issues since he arrived in Northwest Montana in 1991. Although Steve readily admits he doesn’t do well as a “cog in a bureaucracy”, he does recognize the…
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Conservation Education Corner – September 2017
by Denny Olson Normally, the Conservation Educator’s role is a bit more laid-back in the summer. The FAS Board suspends its meetings, schools are closed, educational trunks are unavailable during the month of July, and scheduled events wind down after Birdathon, International Migratory Bird Day, Tally Campout and the Montana Audubon Bird Festival. I had…
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Coming September 16th at Lone Pine State Park: The Eleventh Annual Birds of Prey Festival!
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 starting with bird hikes at 7:30 AM, and exhibits, booths and programs beginning at 9:30 AM. USFS, Glacier NPS, MTFWP, Audubon, and many…
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September 2017 Chirps and Squawks
Highlights from May 1, 2017 Board Meeting Heard treasurer’s report. Total assets have increased from last year due mainly to the rising stock market . The 2018 MT Bird Festival will be hosted by FAS with a June 5 special board meeting on the subject. Agreed to donate $300 to United Way as appreciation for…
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September President’s Column
September 2017 Program
Montana Peregrine Falcon Survey. Presented by Jay Sumner. The September 11 meeting of Flathead Audubon will feature a program on Montana’s Peregrine Falcons by Jay Sumner of the Montana Peregrine Institute. The Peregrine Falcon, considered by most authorities to be the fastest animal on this planet, was almost extinct in Montana in the early 1980’s….
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