June 21st Field Trip – Jackson Creek

Leader: Lou Ann Harris
406-600-3585  •  montlou311@gmail.com

4-5 hour trip; moderately strenuous walking on forest road 4 miles

Located near Bozeman Pass, this area features a surprising mix of habitats and birds. We will begin this walk by passing through wet meadows and grasslands, and then follow Jackson Creek into higher elevation conifer forests. This is the beginning of peak breeding season, so most of the birds should be singing and displaying at their best. Over 40 species of birds can be found along this short run of the creek, beginning with cranes and swallows in the open country. As you work your way up the creek several species of warblers inhabit the willows on one side of the road, while on the dry slopes an entirely different set of birds can be found. Once in the upper forest, some higher elevation birds will begin to make their presence known. 

Meet at Museum of the Rockies at 6:45 AM  8-person limit. Please contact trip leader to register.