First Osprey of the Season

First Osprey?! Never seen one before April Fools Day, this one day today in the Bitterroot, Huckleberry Lane nest nearby! Good boy.

Nico is Queen of the Hill

Nigel at the University

We just had a return program for the Forestry Mini-College, 150 landowners from around the state at the University of Montana UC Ballroom, fun. Thanks sister Betsy for these photos of Nigel the Golden Eagle on his way to and from the venue, second in the elevator! He and iPod the Pygmy-owl joined us for a great visit. And I corrected the statement from last year that I saw Bootsy Collins of Parliament play in that same room in 1978 - it was in 1994 so I was 16 years off, oh well. It's the thought that counts.

Eagles In the Back Yard Today

Young Bald on her nest box, and Golden in a fly-by.

Red-tail!

The Melt is On

Up to 60 degrees this week! Is it just me or was this one LONG winter?

Cartoon

From Woman's World- cracks me up! Took me a minute and then laughed and laughed. A little tiny cartoon in the corner of a magazine I buy my Mom every week at the grocery store.

Florence 1st Graders!

Redux at Florence Elementary today, remembering our hero 1st grade teacher and "Bug Man" Byron Weber of MTPRadio fame who tragically passed in 2010. A gentleman and scholar. Thanks Mrs. Verlanic and kids, all!

New Book! Sort Of...

I have begun work on the New/Revised Falcons of North America, originally published eleven years ago from pals at Mountain Press Publishing Company here in Missoula and out of print for years. In 2006 I began writing this title, Sibley standing on her perch in the office, jazz on the stereo, books and reference piled high. Now beginning work on the New/Revised version with brand new photos from Rob and Nick and me, larger trim size, and new science! The cover won't really say "New and Improved," just kidding, but a new photo.

Go For a Ride?

Turkey Day

A little flock of Wild Turkey's were similarly busting through the snow yesterday, feeding on grass seeds on the sunny Saturday.

Breaking Trail!

Earlier this week and currently warming up, so should be some nice breakable crust to walk on off piste. We'll see.

More From MAM

Artist Hank Smith - sketching on a colored background, which happened to be paper shopping bags. He told me that way he has an unlimited supply and doesn't need to scrimp!

Sonora's Spot

Finally everyone is back outside, a warm spell of above zero.

Just 13 Below Last Night...

Full House

Negative 15 degrees so Sibley and iPod the Pygmy-owl in the kennel in the living room, Sonora on her perch in the spare bedroom. This is cold getting really old.

Missoulian Newspaper

Read it HERE!