Sacajawea Audubon Society

Membership Monday: With a Masters in Biology and a specialty in plant community ecology of river systems, board member Aaron Clausen worked in land management and habitat restoration & now works for WWF. His favorite bird is the American Dipper, as he can enjoy it near rivers.

Quick reminder: Ashley Martens (ashmartens@yahoo.com) is offering her annual joyful bird and Nature classes. She offers 1 or 2 scholarships. Email Ashley with the course and 1-2 paragraphs about your need and how you might apply your learning by Apr 20: sacajaweaaudubon.org/2022-spring-bi…

Membership Mon.: Travis Kidd first learned there were different kinds of birds at 8. His uncle gave him a bird guide & binocs; so began a lifelong obsession. In 2010, he moved to Bozeman to study Science & Nature History Filmmaking. Since 2017, he’s SAS Ed Chair and Board Member.

Join us this evening, April 11th, for our monthly program: “Migration and Movement of Montana’s Nongame Wildlife” with Allison Begley, Avian Conservation Biologist, MT FWP. Hope Lutheran Church, 2152 W. Graf. 7:00PM.

Ashley Martens (ashmartens@yahoo.com) is offering her annual joyful bird and Nature classes.  She offers 1 or 2 scholarships.  Email Ashley with the course and 1-2 paragraphs about your need and how you might apply your learning by Apr 20. sacajaweaaudubon.org/2022-spring-bi…

Beginning Birding Class Series Starts MAY 11 Intro to birding basics covers bird families, common birds in our region, & what to look & listen for when identifying birds. Cost: $95 for Sacajawea Audubon members; $115 for non-members. More info: Ashley at ashmartens@yahoo.com

Guttural calls by the Sandhills can be heard in the Gallatin valley announcing migration from winter areas. Mated for life unless a mate dies; it will look for a new mate in the spring (as will older juveniles). Mating behavior includes stretching wings, bowing heads and leaping.

Don't miss this important webinar this week: twitter.com/ABCbirds/statu…

In our next webinar, bird collisions experts at @ABCbirds will provide practical advice and demonstrations on preventing collisions at home, as well as tips to advocate for safer, bird-friendly policies in your community. RSVP now and join us: act.abcbirds.org/a/webinar-coll…

Join Lou Ann Harris for a talk about Mountain Bluebirds & the Bluebird Trail Project on Sun., Mar. 13th, 4:00 PM at Wild Birds Unlimited. She has been monitoring and banding bluebirds in the Gallatin Valley since 2007. Limited to 25, call WBU at (406) 219-2066 to reserve a spot.

Sharing this great profile of about our awesome board member Loreene Reid: issuu.com/bozchron/docs/…

Project Feederwatch just got easier! here is some information on their new app. facebook.com/SacajaweaAudub…

A citizen science opportunity from the Owl Research Institute. facebook.com/SacajaweaAudub…

Thanks to #turnerendangeredspeciesfund for highlighting the work we do on the Flying D Ranch with American Kestrels. #sacajaweaaudubonsociety #americankestrelpartnership facebook.com/SacajaweaAudub…

Don't miss this special screening on Saturday at the Shane Center for the Arts in Livingston! Seats are limited and on a first come first served basis, so come early. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. We are not... facebook.com/SacajaweaAudub…

Christmas Bird Count smiles in Three Forks, MT. photos.app.goo.gl/4pDoyKiZq2BF6C…

Searching for Short-eared Owls on a Snowy Evening. Also known as the Three Forks Christmas Bird Count! photos.app.goo.gl/MK4YLhZkkuTMHz…