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Sports/Outdoor :: Birding also Sports/Outdoor :: Wildlife
Missouri River-Wolf Creek area Field Trip
7:00 AM
Costco, NE parking lot
Description:
Last Chance Audubon Field Trip. Dan Ellison will lead a trip to locations along the Missouri with a possible stop along lower Little Prickly Pear Creek. In addition to species that nest in the area such as Bullock's Orioles, Belted Kingfishers, Yellow Warblers, and Gray Catbirds, you can expect to see other riparian species. Past years have provided sightings of Western and Eastern Kingbirds; Song, Vesper, and Lincoln's Sparrows; Spotted Towhee, Cedar Waxwing, Red-naped Sapsucker, Northern Flicker, Osprey, Red-tailed Hawk, Bald Eagle, Great Blue Heron, and a variety of waterfowl. If time allows, a detour to the Tower Rock area might provide a look at White-throated Swifts as well. Meet at the northeast corner of the Costco parking lot off Washington Street at 7 am and expect to return in early afternoon. Contact Dan at daellison70@gmail.com or 442-7207 to reserve a spot. Bring binoculars, field guide, snacks & water. Dress for the weather.
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Age Group: All Ages
Venue: Costco, NE parking lot
Address: Washington Street Helena, MT 59601
Phone: 406-442-7207

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