Monday, December 29, 2025

ARTICLES BY JEANNIE MARCURE FLATHEAD AUDUBON

Snow buntings may arrive soon in the Flathead

This month’s feature bird, the sparrow-sized snow bunting visits the Flathead in winter, seeking relief from the harsh weather of its breeding grounds in the tundra and has the distinction of being the only winter songbird in our area that is mostly white.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Snow buntings may arrive soon in the Flathead

This month’s feature bird, the sparrow-sized snow bunting visits the Flathead in winter, seeking relief from the harsh weather of its breeding grounds in the tundra and has the distinction of being the only winter songbird in our area that is mostly white.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Black chin distinguishes this hummingbird

The arrival of spring is a special time for all of us who enjoy birdwatching. I especially enjoy the end of April and the first part of May as these weeks typically mark the return of our hummingbirds with their jewel-like colors and frantic display flights.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

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