June 20th Field Trip – Mission Creek
June 20 @ 7:30 am – 2:30 pm
Leader: Robin Wolcott
406-581-5418 • pajaros@wewolcotts.com (email preferred)
Until mid-late afternoon; mostly driving, light walking on roads
In the rolling prairie just east of Livingston we will seek McCown’s Longspur and Long-billed Curlew. Along Little Mission Creek we will watch for riparian species, then search for residents of the spruce/fir forest. On our return along Mission Creek, we could find a Cordilleran Flycatcher or a Golden Eagle. Over 130 species have been seen along this route including Sprague’s Pipit, Upland Sandpiper, and Green-tailed Towhee. Spectacular views, abundant wildflowers, and wildlife make the trip through the northern foothills of the Absaroka Mountains a trip to remember.
After leaving Bozeman, we will reconvene at Albertson’s parking lot in Livingston at 7:30 AM and then leave from there at 7:45 AM Car-pooling is essential. 4 vehicle and 10-person limit. Please contact trip leader to register.