Protecting Birds and
Our Natural Environment

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

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Guided Bird Walks, and Classes.

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Monthly Program

Monthly Program – Sept. 14th

September 14th at 7:00 PM

SAS Monthly Program & Membership Meeting: Monday, Septem…

Fall Field Trips 2026 – Three Forks & Headwaters SP

September 5th at 8:30 AM

Fall Migration Field Trips 2026 Trip Leader: Josiah Ki…

Fall Field Trips 2026 – Harrison Reservoir

September 12th at 7:45 AM

Trip Leader: John Parker 406-586-5863 conundrumjp@gmail.com …

Fall Field Trips – Glen Lake Rotary Park

September 19th at 8:00 AM

Trip Leader: Woody Martyn 406-224-1476 woodymartyn@hotma…

What’s Happening Locally

Local Birdspotters

Gallatin County

Sept. 2nd –
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Ousel Falls Rd.
(Gabriel Aguilar)

Sept. 1st –
Lincoln Sparrow &
Wilson’s Warbler
Sourdough Nature Trail
(Teresa Noel & Karen Hogan)

Park County

Sept. 2nd –
Dusky Grouse
YNP Beaver Ponds Trail
(Lou Ann Harris)

Sept. 1st –
Evening Grosbeak
Gardiner
(Kyle Maust)

Madison County

Sept. 2nd –
76 White-faced Ibis
Harrison/Willow Creek Reservoir
(Jeff Marks & Hilary Turner)

Sept. 1st –
Hairy Woodpecker
Cardwell
(Jeff Marks & Hilary Turner)

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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

9/2/26

Turkey Vulture 0
Osprey 1
Bald Eagle 1
Northern Harrier 1
Sharp-shinned Hawk 10
Cooper’s Hawk 4
American Goshawk 0
Broad-winged Hawk 0
Red-tailed Hawk 5
Rough-legged Hawk 0
Swainson’s Hawk 0
Ferruginous Hawk 0
Golden Eagle 2 (Total to date – 28)
American Kestrel 5
Merlin 0
Peregrine Falcon 1
Gyrfalcon 0
Prairie Falcon 0
Unknown Accipitrine 0
Unknown Buteo 2
Unknown Falcon 0
Unknown Eagle 0
Unknown Raptor 0
Daily Total – 32
Total Raptors (to date) – 185

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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