Protecting Birds and
Our Natural Environment
Through Enjoyment, Education, and Action in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
Upcoming Events
Join our passionate birding community by attending Events, Fields Trips,
Guided Bird Walks, and Classes.
Monthly Program
Monthly Program – Sept. 14th
September 14th at 7:00 PM
SAS Monthly Program & Membership Meeting: Monday, Septem…
What’s Happening Locally
Local Birdspotters
Fall Master Naturalist Course
Through classroom and outdoor instruction, this 8-week course will deepen your experience and understanding of the fascinating landscape we call home. We will explore the local plants, mammals, birds, geology, and more. You will build a deeper connection with the land, meet other nature-enthusiasts, and join a state-wide community of master naturalists! Only offered twice a year.
- Course is August 20 – October 17, 2026
- Evening classes (classroom & field) – Tues / Thurs 5:30-7:30pm
- Two Saturdays in the field – Sept 19 & October 17
Bridger Raptor Count
8/30/26
- Turkey Vulture 0
- Osprey 0
- Bald Eagle 0
- Northern Harrier 0
- Sharp-shinned Hawk 13
- Cooper’s Hawk 8
- American Goshawk 0
- Broad-winged Hawk 0
- Red-tailed Hawk 4
- Rough-legged Hawk 0
- Swainson’s Hawk 0
- Ferruginous Hawk 2
- Golden Eagle 16 (Total to date – 23)
- American Kestrel 4
- Merlin 0
- Peregrine Falcon 0
- Gyrfalcon 0
- Prairie Falcon 3
- Unknown Accipitrine 0
- Unknown Buteo 0
- Unknown Falcon 0
- Unknown Eagle 0
- Unknown Raptor 2
- Daily Total – 52
- Total Raptors (to date) – 130
Become a Member of the Sacajawea Audubon Society
SAS Members protect, preserve, and support wild birds and their habitats. Members enjoy free benefits, including guided birding field trips, monthly keynote speaker programs, the guidebook “Birding Hotspots of Gallatin Valley”, and a monthly e-newsletter. Become a member and join a friendly community of people that shares an interest in birds, wildlife, the environment, and conservation.
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Latest News
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