The Evolution of Bird Migration: To an earthbound species like humans, bird migration is nothing short of extreme. A four-ounce Arctic tern can fly to Antarctica and back each year during a lifetime that spans 30 years. Bar-tailed godwits can fly from Alaska to New Zealand in a single nonstop flight that lasts eight days. […]
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The Evolution of Bird Migration
Tuesday, April 4th, 2023Easter Basket Stuffers
Wednesday, March 29th, 2023Easter Basket Stuffers: Bring story time to life with the help of a cuddly hand-puppet! We have a menagerie of soft and fuzzy Folkmanis puppets to choose from (finger to life-sized), that are sure to bring a smile to your dear one’s face. Top off their Easter basket with some huckleberry jellybeans or a cute […]
The Birds are Back!
Wednesday, March 29th, 2023The Birds are Back! You may have noticed the increasing bird song in the air or heard the calls of geese flying north above you. Bluebirds once again decorate the fenceposts, and there is increasing activity at bird feeders and watering areas.
Spring migration is under way, and we have all you need to see it […]
Conservation Ranching in Montana
Tuesday, January 31st, 2023Conservation Ranching in Montana: Tuesday, February 14, 2023, 7PM, Montana WILD, 2668 Broadwater
Free – All are Welcome
Birds & Beasleys is promoting the Audubon event. The purpose of Audubon Conservation Ranching (ACR) is to stabilize declining grassland bird population in partnership with ranchers – on whose land 95 percent of grassland birds live. Amy Seaman, Christian […]
New App Brings Birdsong Back to People With High-Frequency Hearing Loss
Wednesday, January 25th, 2023Lang Elliott using the Hear Birds Again iPhone app and headset to listen for subtle calls of sparrows amid goldenrod. Photo: Melissa Groo
New App Brings Birdsong Back to People With High-Frequency Hearing Loss. “Hear Birds Again,” an iPhone app, is only the latest in Lang Elliott’s long line of inventions to solve a challenge that […]
Hang a Birdhouse Without Harming a Tree
Wednesday, December 28th, 2022Hang a Birdhouse Without Harming a Tree: Birdhouses make lovely additions to a yard or garden. They can be aesthetically pleasing! Depending on the type, size, and placement of the birdhouse, can attract a variety of different birds. While the primary consideration when putting up a birdhouse is the birds, there are a few other […]
Join the Christmas Bird Count
Thursday, December 1st, 2022Join the Christmas Bird Count: Audubon’s 123rd Christmas Bird Count will be held from Dec 14, 2022 to January 5, 2023! Sign up here.
The Christmas Bird Count occurs December 14 to January 5 every season. Frank Chapman and 26 other conservationists initiated the Christmas Bird Count (CBC.) It began as a way of promoting conservation […]
Last Chance Audubon Society November Program
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022
Photo by Kalon Baughan
Last Chance Audubon Society November Program: Wolverines and Lynx: Monitoring Montana’s Rare Carnivores.
FREE – ALL are welcome.
When and Where:
Nov 8, 2022, 7:00PM
Montana WILD, 2668 Broadwater Ave.
What:
Bret Davis and Kalon Baughan will discuss non-invasive methods of monitoring rare and elusive carnivores. Their talk will focus on novel ways they identify and monitor […]
In the Store this November
Monday, October 31st, 2022Featured In the Store this November:
Give the gift of light:
Adorable bear nightlight, 3.5″ tall, just $18!
For the Art-Lover in You and Your Backyard Birds:
Hand-painted by Helena artist Maureen White! 8.5″ high, 6″ wide, just $40!
Heat Sensitive Mugs Featuring Jane Beasley’s Art:
Come see the new collection of heat sensitive mugs featuring store founder, Jane Beasley’s quotes […]
In the Store this Month
Wednesday, September 28th, 2022Featured In the Store this Month:
Fire Birds:
New from Montana author Sneed Collard III, an excellent book for YA readers (and fun for most anyone) about wildfire and its role in a forest’s life cycle, and how it positively impacts birds!
Sneed Collard III is an award-winning science author with more than 80 books published geared toward […]
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