Birds – Page 3 – Missoula Bird Nerds

Hurricane Helene Impacts Fall Bird Migration in the southern Atlantic Flyway

As the southeastern U.S. recovers from the 5th Hurricane Helene in history, birds that were flying in the southerly end of the Atlantic Flyway are beginning to recover. Hurricane Helene began as a tropical storm in the Caribbean, and then gradually transformed into a Category 4 hurricane as it hit Florida. Members of the annualContinue reading “Hurricane Helene Impacts Fall Bird Migration in the southern Atlantic Flyway”

Hutsinpilar, Upland Killer

By Dottie Herring Our Subaru Outback glides into a pullover spot on Rock Creek Road and my family and I clamber out with enthusiasm. The sunscreen, water, and snacks are dropped in the spacious backpack and soon we are ready to go. The last thing to enter the backpack is the 22, for it isContinue reading “Hutsinpilar, Upland Killer”