Protecting Birds and
Our Natural Environment

Through Enjoyment, Education, and Action in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem

Upcoming Events

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Guided Bird Walks, and Classes.

Current Newsletter

Monthly Program

Monthly Program – Sept. 14th

September 14th at 7:00 PM

SAS Monthly Program & Membership Meeting: Monday, Septem…

Ennis Lake Waterfowl Field Trip

October 17th at 7:45 AM

Leader: George Nixon 406-219-6169 hawkowl526@gmail.com M…

Gallatin Valley Earth Day Kick-off Event

January 21st at 6:00 PM

Experience the dark skies and watch a dark skies short film…

What’s Happening Locally

Local Birdspotters

Gallatin County

Oct. 2nd –
Cassin’s Vireo
Hillside Lane
(Paulette Epple)

Oct 1st –
American Three-toed Woodpecker
History Rock Trail
(Mary Keck)

Park County

Oct. 2nd –
Barrow’s Goldeneye
Kersey Lake
(Micheal Lipford)

Oct. 1st –
Blue Jay
Sacajawea Park
(Peggy Page)

Madison County

Oct. 2nd –
Ruddy Duck
Norris Area
(John Bloomfield)

Oct. 1st –
Sabine’s Gull &
24 Long-billed Dowitchers
Harrison/Willow Creek Reservoir
(Stanley Heath)

See More eBird Sightings

30th Annual Bridger Raptor Festival

When: October 3-4, 2026, 10a-3p
Where: Bridger Bowl Ski Area, Jim Bridger & Saddle Peak Lodges
Lots of fun & educational kids activities
Raptor ID Talks
Live Raptors
FREE!

More Info

Volunteers Needed! We need helpers to staff activities & greet festival goers. 3 hour shifts are available. To sign up, email Bret Davis at bretdavis.sas@gmail.com

35th Bridger Raptor Count

10/2/26

Turkey Vulture 0 (6)
Osprey 0 (10)
Bald Eagle 3 (48)
Northern Harrier 1 (227)
Sharp-shinned Hawk 5 (477)
Cooper’s Hawk 4 (356)
American Goshawk 0 (14)
Broad-winged Hawk 5 (113)
Red-tailed Hawk 2 (186)
Rough-legged Hawk 0 (0)
Swainson’s Hawk 0 (10)
Ferruginous Hawk 0 (8)
Golden Eagle 34 (252)
American Kestrel 2 (225)
Merlin 0 (10)
Peregrine Falcon 0 (18)
Gyrfalcon 0 (1)
Prairie Falcon 0 (18)
Unknown Accipitrine 2 (37)
Unknown Buteo 0 (12)
Unknown Falcon 0 (5)
Unknown Eagle 1 (2)
Unknown Raptor 0 (16)
Totals Daily (To Date) – 59 (2051)

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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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