Presented by Bo Crees
In this presentation Bo will briefly discuss the unique life history of the Black Swift and the chronology and outcomes of past surveys in Western Montana, and then elaborate on results and adventures from the 2024 “swifting” season. This will include explanation of survey protocols, sharing details about specific survey sites and survey results, as well as plenty of anecdotes highlighting the joys and challenges of searching for these elusive, wonderful birds in remote, hard-to-access parts of Montana.
Boaz (Bo) Crees has been interested in the natural world since early childhood. He discovered the wonders of birds and birding in his early 20’s and was hired as a biological technician on his first bird research project in 2005, while studying wildlife biology at the University of Montana. Bo has been involved in many field research projects over the past 19 years, and has studied birds in Mexico, Canada, and all but two western U.S. states. Bo currently lives in Helena and is an Avian Specialist for Montana Audubon and the Montana Natural Heritage Program.
Our meetings are available both in person and virtually. For those attending the meeting in person on November 11th, we’ll meet in Room 26 of the Gateway Community Center at 7pm. This room is located on the east side of the building along Glenwood Drive. Look for our banner outside.
For those joining virtually, when you use the link, you will be let into a “waiting room” where you will then be added to the meeting by the host. Please sign in with your name when you enter the room, so we know to admit you. You will be muted when you first join the meeting. You can use your computer’s microphone and speakers (most computers have both). This is the preferred way to join. You can also get an audio connection to the meeting without the Zoom capability by using your phone. For more information on how to attend by Zoom, or how to get an audio connection by phone, contact info@flatheadaudubon.org.
Videos of previous presentations are available on our Videos page.
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