Highlights from the September 2nd Board Meeting We had a chance to meet Kat Petersen, who will be serving as a primary observer for Hawk Watch for 30 days this fall. Welcome Kat. President Gael Bissell would be interested in partnering with an FAS member who could assist her in writing acknowledgement and thank you…
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October 2019 Program
Restoring Montana’s Rivers presented by Ryan Richardson Ryan Richardson, a Fluvial Geomorphologist with River Design Group will be the guest speaker at the Flathead Audubon Monday, October 14 meeting. Montana is known for its amazing clean clear rivers, especially here in the Flathead. But what can be done for rivers impacted by human activities? River…
Read MoreProject Feederwatch 2019-2020
by John Hughes Do you like to watch birds? Are you looking for a classroom or nature club project? How about participating in a project that contributes to scientific understanding of changes in wintering areas of birds? Project FeederWatch may be just for you. This year will be my third year for this important project….
Read MoreMembers with Benefits!
by Kay Mitchell Flathead Audubon local members are hitting the big time this year. When you renew your membership in the local chapter or join for the first time, you will get a membership card. You can flash your card around to impress people AND you can use your card for discounts at specific local…
Read MoreCongratulations to June Ash!
by Linda Winnie June Ash, longtime member and supporter of Flathead Audubon, turned 90 on March 19. She celebrated her birthday surrounded by family and friends. In the spring a delegation from FAS visited her to bring her congratulations and best wishes from Flathead Audubon, and spent a lively afternoon talking about birds and conservation…
Read MoreThe Thirteenth Annual Birds of Prey Festival!
Coming September 14th at Lone Pine State Park 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 with exhibits, booths and programs beginning at 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM. US Forest Service,…
Read MoreDoug and Don MacCarter receive Conservation Achievement Recognition
Honoring Butch and Buzz, The Osprey Twins by Gael Bissell We were in 9th or 10th grade, says Doug “Butch” MacCarter, the just five-minute older twin brother of Don “Buzz” MacCarter, and we rode our bikes, as we did most every day since Kindergarten, to the rim rocks above Billings.” It was 1958-59. “Our goal…
Read MoreBirdathon 2019 Recap
by Bob Lopp Thanks to Cory Davis and Will Beyer, the 2019 Bird-a-thon was a great success. They did the heavy lifting and provided excellent leadership! Receipts to date are $1,310 and more pledges will come in as we get closer to September and much of our birding will slow down. As Cory reported, “Saturday,…
Read MoreSeptember 2019 Chirps and Squawks
Highlights from the May 6th Board Meeting The year end financial reports were reviewed, and the 2019-20 budget was approved. Thirteen Bluebird boxes were installed at or near the West Valley viewing area by a crew from Flathead Audubon. Work is underway on the Birds of Prey Festival this coming September. Coffee Traders is a…
Read MoreMay 2019 General Meeting Recap
by Pam Willison The 2019 General Meeting of Flathead Audubon Society was held on May 13 in Whitefish, and was called to order by President Kay Mitchell. Kay provided a summary of a very successful and active past year for FAS including: having the highest annual membership to date, participating in 6 Christmas Bird Counts,…
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