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Tag: birds

Lessons learned from following sage-grouse

Posted on July 5, 2022February 26, 2024
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By Caitlyn Wanner This is the first summer in several years I haven’t spent doing sage-grouse research, first as a wildlife technician and then for…

Eared Grebes at Henrys Lake

Posted on July 5, 2022February 26, 2024
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By Mary VanFleet Grebes are a fun family of birds to watch at Henrys Lake. They are constantly chattering in the bays, even before the…

Trumpeter Swans at Henrys Lake

Posted on May 26, 2022February 26, 2024
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Article by Mary VanFleet Photo by Jean Bjerke Trumpeter Swans (TS) have historically nested at Henrys Lake, but have not been breeding there much of the last 50 yrs. Historically widespread in the…

Birds of Henrys Lake

Posted on October 12, 2021February 26, 2024
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By Lorraine Snipper There is supposedly a difference between birdwatching (unintentional, unplanned) and being a birder (very intentional, seeking out birds). I had always thought…

Birds in Island Park

Posted on August 19, 2021February 26, 2024
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By Lorraine Snipper My yard here in Island Park is a haven for many birds, in all seasons. In the spring/early summer, birds are in…

Bald Eagles

Posted on August 12, 2021February 26, 2024
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By Deb Drain I have the good fortune to be able to observe a pair of mature, strongly pair-bonded, highly successful Bald Eagles. Over the…

Hummingbirds in Island Park

Posted on July 1, 2021February 26, 2024
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Article and photo by Jean Bjerke Hummingbirds are beautiful jewels of color and marvels of aerodynamics. Their wings beat up to 80 beats per second,…

Great Gray Owl Recovery

Posted on June 24, 2021February 26, 2024
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By Becky Hall On October 10, 2020, a car struck a great grey owl (Strix nebulosa) in Island Park. Fortunately, it was taken to the…

Sage Grouse Courtship Display

Posted on June 10, 2021February 26, 2024
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Article and photo by Jean Bjerke I love the sometimes flamboyant and even outrageous behavior of birds and wildlife to attract mates. One of my…

Trumpeter Swans

Posted on May 27, 2021February 26, 2024
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By Deb Drain Trumpeter Swans (Cygnus buccinator) is one of the most identifiable waterfowl found in the Island Park area. They are named after their…

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