Steve Hoffman, Executive Director of MT Audubon and raptor expert, will teach a raptor ID class for all skill levels from 6:30 - 8:30 pm on Friday, September 30th, at MT WILD in Helena. The Saturday, Oct 1, field trip will go to the Golden Eagle Migration Survey (GEMS) site near Duck Creek Pass in the Big Belt Mountains. Field Trip participants will practice identifying raptors all day. Species likely to be encountered: American Kestrel, Merlin, Sharp-shinned Hawk, Cooper's Hawk, Northern Goshawk, Red-tailed Hawk, Bald Eagle, and Golden Eagle. Dress for hiking and for the high mountain weather conditions. Bring lunch, water and snacks. Carpooling strongly recommended. High clearance and/or 4WD vehicles recommended. Home by 5 pm.
Cost of $40/person for the classroom and field trip is tax deductible. All funds raised go to benefit the GEMS project. 25 person limit for Field Trip on Saturday. Pre-registration is required. Early reservations are advised. To reserve your place send your $40 check, payable to LCAS to: Janice Miller, 815 11th Ave, Helena, MT 59601. For those who would like the option to attend the Friday classroom session only, a donation of $25/person, all to benefit the GEMS project, is encouraged. Contact Janice Miller at jan2854@gmail.com for more info. Photo credit: Ronan Dugan