Feeding Birds Responsibly in Bear Country
This guide is designed to help if you are new to bird feeding, or you are already feeding birds and have bear problems. Continue reading
bird of the month archives
Lee Metcalf NWR Field Trip
by Terry McEneaney… On March 30, 2013, a group of over two dozen participants traveling in two waves descended on Lee Metcalf Refuge to shake off the winter cobwebs. Collectively we tallied slightly over or near 66 species of birds. … Continue reading
Freezout Lake Field Trip
by Terry McEneaney… The year 2013 marks my 45th year of going to Freezout Lake to view the spring migration of Snow Geese. Interestingly enough, 2013 marks the 20 year anniversary of my book Birding Montana. My how time flies. … Continue reading
Mission Valley field trip
On the morning of Sunday, December 2nd, when I drove into the UM Field House parking lot, I wondered whether anyone would show up. It was a rainy, windy day and the forecast was to remain that way all day. … Continue reading
recent field activities archives
“Pledge To Fledge”
Hey, you birders out there… From April 25th to April 29th, birders across six continents will inspire a broader public appreciation for birds by bringing friends and other non-birders out to truly see and enjoy birds for the first time. These birders will share their efforts with … Continue reading
A New Nature Shop Opens in Missoula
There is a new nature store open in Missoula. Mat Seidensticker and Peggy Persico have opened the Naturalist’s Mercantile at 131 E. Main St (phone 406-544-0227). It’s not that far from where the old Birdwatcher’s Country Store was. They carry … Continue reading
Great Backyard Bird Count 2013
The 16th annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) runs from February 15th thru February 18th 2013. Participating is easy: Simply watch birds for at least 15 minutes at the location of your choice on one or more of the count days, estimate the … Continue reading
other bird happenings around Missoula archives