Aliens Among Us—Non-native Birds in Montana presented by David A. Manuwal Our program for November will be given on Zoom by Dave Manuwal. Dave is a member of the FAS Board. He is originally from Indiana where he first became interested in birds.  His first research when he was just out of high school ,…

Audubon Family we truly thank you for your donations to Flathead Audubon through the Whitefish Community Foundation during this year’s Great Fish Community Challenge! Our “semifinal” results showed that Flathead Audubon has received $15,036.53 in donations. On October 26 at 6 PM the Community Foundation will host the virtual Great Fish Awards Presentation over the…

Highlights from the September 8, 2020 Board meeting Jan Metzmaker reported on our current results for the Great Fish fundraising event, and reminded that all donations must be in by September 18 at 5 PM. The Newsletter Committee and the Membership Committee are both looking for an apprentice who could “learn the ropes”, and serve…

Flight of Hummingbirds presented by Bret Tobalske (watch a replay of the presentation over here) Flathead Audubon will present an online program on Monday, October 12 at 7 PM. Dr. Bret Tobalske, Professor of Organismal Biology, Ecology and Evolution in the Division of Biological Sciences at the University of Montana in Missoula, Montana and he…

Highlights from the May, July, and August  2020 Board meetings May 4, 2020 Input was provided for Denny to create a final version of the Birds Rock! video, and ideas were offered about how best to publicize it and make it available to people. A draft of the 2020-21 budget was reviewed, and there was…

by Kay Mitchell And the race is on! Flathead Audubon has happily joined the Great Fish Community Challenge, sponsored by the Whitefish Community Foundation. The Great Fish Community Challenge is a 6-week Valley-wide campaign with the goal of encouraging donors through a single donation to keep our essential nonprofit organizations in operation.  Flathead Audubon appreciates…

Birding with Alpacas in Ecuador presented by Dan Kotter Guest speaker Dr. Dan Kotter will recount his experiences birding in Ecuador at the September 14 Flathead Audubon meeting. The meeting begins at 7 PM, and will be available via Zoom and phone for those who wish to attend. (Check your inbox for the latest Pileated…

Check out Flathead Audubon’s entertaining new film featuring our very own eccentric Professor Avian Guano, Bir.D., narrating all the reasons that birds really do rock! Birds really are critical to our existence. We appreciate not only their beauty and songs, but also the many benefits they provide.  Our new video brings the message home in…

Highlights from the April 6, 2020 Board meeting A motion was made and passed to cancel the May 2020 general annual meeting and the field trips, in order to comply with limitation on public gatherings and safety recommendations related to the coronavirus pandemic. A general meeting and field trips will be held at the earliest,…