What is NestWatch? NestWatch is a nationwide monitoring program from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, designed to track status and trends in the reproductive biology of birds, including when nesting occurs, number of eggs laid, how many eggs hatch, and how many hatchlings survive. This database is intended to be…

American Kestrels in Decline The kestrel population in the United States has declined 50-60% since the 1960s, and the reasons are unknown! In response, Sacajawea Audubon began installing kestrel nest boxes on private land around Gallatin Valley in 2012, and became a partner with the American Kestrel Partnership (AKP). By…

Sacajawea Audubon members maintain and monitor bluebird boxes around the Gallatin Valley. Some members are also federally permitted to band cavity nesting birds through the US Geological Survey. This project was started in 1969 by Louis Moos, Cliff Davis and other Sacajawea Audubon members. It was expanded in the 1970s…

WHAT IS NESTWATCH? NestWatch is a monitoring program designed to track status and trends in the reproductive biology of birds, including when nesting occurs, number of eggs laid, how many eggs hatch, and how many hatchlings survive. Cornell’s database is intended to be used to study the current condition of…

You Can Be a Climate Watch Volunteer! Since 2016, Climate Watch volunteers have collected data that National Audubon scientists are able to use in peer-reviewed research to document that birds are responding to climate change and shifting their ranges. You can join us in this effort by observing birds in…

Turn your passion into action! Become a Indreland Audubon Wetland Preserve Busy Beaver The Indreland Audubon Wetland Preserve (IAWP) Busy Beavers are going strong! With 38 current members, the volunteer team has had a successful first season. Learn more about what we’ve been up to and how you can join…

Did you know that Sacajawea Audubon maintains a bird-feeding station at Story Mill Community Park? The feeding station is located at the bird blind in the Nature Preserve. It’s a great place to sit quietly and observe, and take photos. A nice variety of birds regularly visit the feeders, including…

Burdock is a particularly nasty invasive weed that is spreading along many of our local favorite trails, parks, and neighborhoods as well as across Montana ranchlands.  Because the plant represents a danger to birds, other wildlife, and important bird habitats, Sacajawea Audubon conducts a yearly campaign to eradicate burdock using…