In early July, naturalist Dottie Herring visits the Lubrecht Experimental Forest in Montana to assist wildlife biologist Erim Gómez in tracking Painted Turtles. The project involves measuring, weighing, and releasing turtles, aiming to estimate their population. She explores the different steps in tagging turtles, and the habitat they live in.
Category Archives: Birds
Western Screech-Owl Update
In Part Two of the owl updates, Dottie goes through the process of fledgling and the difficulties of finding young owls
Western Screech-Owl Update
The fifth segment of Dottie’s Western Screech-Owl Update.
Western Screech-Owl Update
The house buzzes with excitement as my family and I await the arrival of Zach and Hailey, researchers from the Charlo-based Owl Research Institute. When we first got in touch with them, the Western Screech-Owls living on our property were in the process of laying five eggs. That was four weeks ago. Now, those fiveContinue reading “Western Screech-Owl Update”
Western Screech-Owl Update
In the third Western Screech-Owl Update, Dottie Herring allows
Oh My Gosh a Screech Owl!
Birder Dottie Herring retells her experience of providing a home for the elusive Western Screech-Owl…
Piping Plovers
Their Problems, Their World Just smaller than your average Ticonderoga pencil, and weighing as much as a tennis ball, the Piping Plover forages sandy shores atop orange legs, snatching up small invertebrates with their stubby, black and orange beak. I am lucky enough to have seen one hunkered down on Sandy Hook, a peninsula juttingContinue reading “Piping Plovers”
Year of the Snake (and much more)
Writer, naturalist, photographer, and artist Dottie Herring shares her highlights from the past year.
The Nest Nature Center
Writer, birder, and photographer Dottie Herring explains the threat of deforestation and how Costa Rica’s Nest Nature Center is working hard to fight back against it.
Missoula Bird Nerd Calender for Sale!!!
For the first time ever, we are excited to offer a Missoula Bird Nerds 2026 calendar! Filled with crisp and colorful images alongside little facts, the $40 calendar will be available until December 23rd. i.e. it might not reach you by Christmas, since it takes 1-2 two weeks to deliver. If you have any questions,Continue reading “Missoula Bird Nerd Calender for Sale!!!”
Missoula Bird Nerds 