How do scientists learn what nocturnal birds are doing at night? They are difficult to see, might be dangerous for the observer to track and follow, and getting too close might disturb normal activity. Vocalizations like hoots are biased towards males and may only be useful at certain times in the breeding season. The Motus […]
This field trip is brought to you by our friends to the north: Five Valleys Audubon Society. Join Larry Weeks and Five Valleys Audubon for a beginning bird walk at Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge from 10:00 am-1:00 pm. Meet the field trip leader at the Refuge Visitor's Center. This field trip involves walking on […]
Sunday, February 22. Polson Raptors Join Alex Kearney for a drive north to the Mission Valley. While the focus will be raptors of the area, participants will discover other wintering species and perhaps see the very beginning signs of spring migration. We will meet at two locations to organize carpools (Stevensville and St. Ignatius) and […]
Nan Christianson recently proposed a great idea backed up with a kind offer. She has a "good-sized" shop and necessary tools to make owl boxes as part Montana Audubon's effort, detailed here: https://mtaudubon.org/2026/02/10/50-for-50-help-us-build-50-screech-owl-boxes-in-honor-of-our-50th-anniversary/ As the owls' nesting season is just beginning, we'll meet SOON: SATURDAY, MARCH 7TH, NOON AT NAN'S HOUSE, HAMILTON. We need to: […]
Birding ABC and Red Rock Family Farms 3/11/26, 8am to 11am Corbin Grimes Join Corbin Grimes for a one mile walk through two private properties just south of Hamilton; ABC and Red Rock Farms. They focus on sustainably producing local produce, eggs, chicken, and beef. ABC even has a stunning tropical greenhouse! Both have stores […]
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This field trip is brought to you by our friends to the north: Five Valleys Audubon Society. Join Larry Weeks and Five Valleys Audubon for a beginning bird walk at Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge from 10:00 am-1:00 pm. Meet the field trip leader at the Refuge Visitor's Center. This field trip involves walking on […]
Freezout Lake, Choteau March 29 to 31, 2026, Sunday AM to Tue PM Alex Kearney If you've wanted to visit Freezout Lake to see its wonders, which may include sky-darkening numbers of snow geese, now is your chance. Alex Kearney has offered to lead a trip there at the very end of March. Freezout Lake […]
This field trip is brought to you by our friends to the north: Five Valleys Audubon Society. Join Larry Weeks and Five Valleys Audubon for a beginning bird walk at Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge from 10:00 am-1:00 pm. Meet the field trip leader at the Refuge Visitor's Center. This field trip involves walking on […]
WELCOME BACK WATERFOWL DAY 4/18/26, 10am to 1pm Come and join us in a tradition at the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge north of Stevensville. Bitterroot Bird Alliance members with high quality optical equipment will be available to assist in identifying, learning about and observing waterfowl and other birds that use the refuge wetlands. The […]
Rufatto, Riparian Block Management Area 4/25/26, 9am-12pm Chelsea Klocke Bitterroot Bird Alliance and the Northwest Chapter of the Feminist Bird Club are pleased to welcome birders of all backgrounds and abilities on a spring walk at the Ruffatto Ranch’s Block Management “River Unit” off of Highway 93 between Stevensville and Florence. Birders will enjoy an […]
Friday, May 1. MPG Hawk Watch We will venture onto the MPG Ranch and meet the Raptor View raptor watchers and learn about spring raptor migration. We will explore on foot some of the nearby areas to look for spring arrivals. Participants must fill out an online waiver before admission to the private property. Please […]