The Cyclic Nature of Bird Migration
In 2024, World Migratory Bird Day is being celebrated on two days, 11 May and 12 October. These dates align with the cyclic nature of bird migration in different hemispheres.
Every year people around the world take action. They organize public events such as bird festivals, education programmes, exhibitions and bird-watching […]

October Featured Products: Visit us to discover a treasure trove of unique finds at Birds & Beasleys! Whether you’re a bird enthusiast or an art lover, our collection is thoughtfully curated to bring joy to everyone who walks through our doors. Come explore and find that special piece that speaks to your heart in beautiful […]

LCAS: Fall Birding Down Under is happening Tues, Oct 8, 2024 –7:00PM. The event takes place at Montana WILD 2668 Broadwater Ave. It is free – All are welcome; Presenter: Dan Ellison.
Join Dan Ellison for a virtual birding tour of Nelson, New Zealand, and Sydney, Australia taken in late February 2024. In both locations Dan […]

The Bridger Raptor Festival is an annual event held in early October in and around Bozeman, Montana. It’s happening October 5th & 6th this year. The festival, which is free to the public, centers around the largest known Golden Eagle migration in the United States. Check out their schedule of events here.
Since 1991 a raptor […]

FWP Releases Juvenile Great Horned Owl: Recently, the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) proudly announced the release of a juvenile Great Horned Owl. The owl became an orphan in early April. This young owl, which faced a precarious start in life, was fortunate to find refuge at MT WILD’s Wildlife Center. Over the past […]

American Bittern Heard at Lake Helena: The American bittern is a secretive heron of dense marshes, uncommonly observed in Montana, and this is the first time that anyone has reported one in this marsh. We hear the bittern calling for roughly half an hour as the sun’s last glow fades away. The next morning it […]