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SUMMARY:Birding Lake Como
DESCRIPTION:May 4\, 2025 \n8:00 AM to about noon \nWe will meet in Hamilton at 8 am\, arrange carpools\, and caravan 20 miles to Lake Como where we will make two stops and walk about a total of 2-3 miles along well-established trails. We should see about 30-40 species that might include ruffed grouse\, red-necked grebe\, common loon\, Williamson’s and red-naped sabsuckers\, Cassin’s vireo and Townsend’s solitaire. We should return to Hamilton by about noon or early afternoon. Call or text Corbin Grimes at 406-360-3052 for details.
URL:https://bitterrootbirdalliance.org/event/birding-lake-como/
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SUMMARY:Ruffatto Ranch River Walk
DESCRIPTION:May 4\, 2025 \n4:30 PM to 6:30 PM \nBitterroot Bird Alliance and the Feminist Bird Club of Northwestern Montana are pleased to welcome birders of all backgrounds and abilities on a spring walk through the Ruffatto Ranch’s Block Management “River Unit” off of Highway 93 between Stevensville and Florence. Kate Stone will lead birders on an easy round-trip walk of about 1.5 miles on a ranch road\, with one gentle downgrade at the beginning followed by level conditions as the road winds towards and then along the Bitterroot River. We’ll hope to observe many riparian and floodplain specialists\, including Red-eyed Vireos\, Willow Flycatchers\, Least Flycatchers\, Gray Catbirds\, Nashville Warblers\, and Black-headed Grosbeaks. Nice stands of ponderosa pine may host all three nuthatch species\, Western Wood-pewees\, and various woodpeckers. This site’s parking area is on the east side of Highway 93\, 0.5 miles north of the Bass Creek Fishing Access site and just north of where Bass Creek Rd joins Hwy 93 from the west side. For people coming from the north\, it is approximately 1 mile south of where Larry Creek Rd intersects Highway 93 from the west side. Or use these coordinates: 46.574554°; -114.092773°.
URL:https://bitterrootbirdalliance.org/event/ruffatto-ranch-river-walk/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250508T173000
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SUMMARY:Teller Wildlife Refuge Great Blue Heron Rookery Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Join BBA’s Alex Kearney and Teller Wildlife Refuge’s Nicole Ballard to view one of the Bitterroot Valley’s great blue heron rookeries. The parents should be busy at this time getting the next generation of herons off to a good start. Scopes and field glasses are suggested\, but will also be provided for viewing. Please contact Alex Kearny (406-360-2345) to pre-register and get directions to the meeting place.
URL:https://bitterrootbirdalliance.org/event/teller-wildlife-refuge-great-blue-heron-rookery-viewing/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250513T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250513T180000
DTSTAMP:20260605T190834
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SUMMARY:AWESOME HIGHWAY CLEANUP
DESCRIPTION:By Skip Horner \nOur semi-annual highway cleanup will take place on Tuesday\, May 13\, at 4PM.  We’ll meet and park on the west side of Bell Crossing and clean miles 60 to 62 north and south from there.  Bitterroot Audubon’s name is on those big highway signs\, even though we’re Bitterroot Bird Alliance now\, so come out and help us and the highway look good. Bring your own gloves. We’ll supply high-visibility vests and stout plastic bags. \nQuestions?  Call Skip at 406-369-5367
URL:https://bitterrootbirdalliance.org/event/awesome-highway-cleanup/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250515T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250515T120000
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SUMMARY:West Cow Creek Road to Sheafman Creek Trailhead Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:West Cow Creek Road to Sheafman Creek Trailhead\, May 15\, 2025 at 7:30 AM to 12PM: \nWe will meet at the Woodside Cut-off Road and U.S. Route 93 intersection to arrange carpools. From there we will bird our way west toward W. Cow Creek Road and the Bitterroot National Forest and the Sheafman Creek Trailhead. We will make 3-5 stops along the way and walk on secondary roads and foot trails for about 2-3 miles. The road and trail passes through several different habitat types as it gains elevation and we should see 20-30 different species. Bring snacks and water. Text Larry Barnes at 208-471-8297 for details and to sign up.
URL:https://bitterrootbirdalliance.org/event/west-cow-creek-road-to-sheafman-creek-trailhead-field-trip/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250518T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250518T130000
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SUMMARY:Beginning bird walk at Lee Metcalf
DESCRIPTION:This field trip is brought to you by our friends to the north: Five Valleys Audubon Society. \n\nJoin 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 level paved and unpaved paths.\n\nThe group will observe and identify birds on the Visitor Center Ponds\, Kenai Trail and in the Wildlife Viewing Area.\n\nThere are outdoor toilets at the Visitor’s Center and the Wildlife Viewing Area.
URL:https://bitterrootbirdalliance.org/event/beginning-bird-walk-at-lee-metcalf/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250519T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250519T190000
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SUMMARY:BITTERROOT BIRD ALLIANCE 40TH ANNIVERSARY POTLUCK AND CELEBRATION
DESCRIPTION:BITTERROOT BIRD ALLIANCE 40TH ANNIVERSARY POTLUCK AND CELEBRATION \nBitterroot Bird Alliance (formerly Bitterroot Audubon) is FORTY YEARS old! Join us for an anniversary celebration and potluck dinner at 5:30PM on May 19th. We’ll meet outside of Lee Metcalf Refuge’s Visitor Center (4567 Wild Fowl Lane\, Stevensville\, MT). There are multiple picnic table options outside\, and feel free to bring your own chair or blanket. We will also have access to the education space inside if the weather is chilly! Please bring a dish to share and your own beverage. We will have plates and utensils! AND CAKE!
URL:https://bitterrootbirdalliance.org/event/bitterroot-bird-alliance-40th-anniversary-potluck-and-celebration/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250524T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250524T110000
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SUMMARY:Big Creek Ranch Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Big Creek Ranch\, May 24\, 2025 (8-11AM) \nWalk just over two miles of mostly flat ponderosa forest and field habitat through a private ranch near Stevensville. We could see 30 to 40 species\, which\, if we are very lucky\, might include a great gray owl. We’ll meet at the ranch and the walk should take between 2.5 to 3 hours. Meet trip leader Jill Davies at Big Creek Ranch\, about 500 yards off of Hwy 75 on Mittower West Road north of Victor.
URL:https://bitterrootbirdalliance.org/event/big-creek-ranch-field-trip/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250527T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250527T203000
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SUMMARY:Larry Creek Riparian and Bobolinks Meadow Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Larry Creek Riparian and Bobolinks Meadow\, May 27\, 2025 at 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM: \nSherry Ritter will lead an evening field trip to watch Bobolinks and Savannah Sparrows in a ranch meadow and look for songbirds at Larry Creek. At Larry Creek we’ll walk a short way along the Larry Creek Road in a riparian area that’s a mixture of cottonwood\, ponderosa pine\, and Douglas fir. Some of the species there are Ruffed Grouse\, American Redstart\, Red-naped Sapsucker\, Lazuli Bunting\, and Swainson’s Thrush. There’s a group limit of 10 people. Call or text Sherry Ritter at 406-370-4778 to sign up and to provide an email for more details.
URL:https://bitterrootbirdalliance.org/event/larry-creek-riparian-and-bobolinks-meadow-field-trip/
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