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A slow hiker's guide™ to Harlequin Ducks in Montana
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A slow hiker's guide™ to Birds in Montana. Sandhill Cranes in Montana. Sandhill Crane photographed in Yellowstone National Park. R Since the iron content of the water in Yellowstone National Park is different then that of a marshy lake just north of Whitefish, Montana the coloring of the two cranes is different. The warbling song of a Sandhill Crane can at times be heard from over a mile away. Since I'm about five air miles from the nearest Sandhill Crane I haven't been able to hear them from afar.
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Hummingbirds in Montana
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A slow hiker's guide™ to Birds in Montana. Hummingbirds mother feeding one of her chicks. Small hummingbird nest in the crotch of a birch tree. When the mother is caring for young chicks she will increase her diet to include more spiders and insect. Hummingbird resting a a fence post. In my area Hummingbirds share a trait with Ravens, I can usually hear a Hummingbird before I can see it. Hummingbirds are very common in northwest Montana. Finding the nests is another story altogether.
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Wild Turkey in Montana
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A slow hiker's guide™ to Birds in Montana. Wild Turkey Meleagris gallopavo. Wild turkey strut, Whitefish, Montana. Wild turkey Meleagris gallopavo merriami are considered exotic species by the Montana Field Guide produced by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. There are five subspecies of wild turkeys native to North America and the Merriam's subspecies range currently includes Montana. In northwestern Montana, wild turkeys are commonly seen along most highways near open fields. Room with a view.
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A slow hiker's guide™ to American White Pelican - Pelecanus erythrorhynchos in Montana
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A slow hiker's guide™ to Birds in Montana. American White Pelican - Pelecanus erythrorhynchos. American White Pelican, Freeze Out Lake, Montana. American White Pelican listed as a species of concern by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Park. Room with a view. Glacier National Park,. Yellowstone National Park,. Freezeout Lake Choteau, Montana,. Along with various locations in Montana. A slow hiker's guide™ to Birds in Montana. For publication rights contact me at the email link below.
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The Raven - Corvus corax in Montana
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A slow hiker's guide™ to Birds in Montana. Raven - Corvus corax. Raven - Yellowstone National Park. Raven - Corvus corax. It is one of the most widespread naturally occurring birds in the world (Boarman and Heinrich 1999). Along with being physically widespread, the Raven plays a central part of mythological tales around the world. Raven perched on car roof rack. Were The Raven is habituated to handouts. If you have any questions contact me by email at . Glacier National Park,. Yellowstone National Park,.
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Canada Goose in Montana
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A slow hiker's guide™ to Birds in Montana. Canada Goose in Montana. Altough Canada Goose nearly died out in North America they have made a rapid upswing in population. Like the coyote they adapt well to human habitat. The non migratory population groups are in many areas considered pests. For me the sure sign of springs arrival is the sound of the migratory geese honking in the sky as they wing their way north. Geese like water with marshy borders for nesting. Glacier National Park,.
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Harlequin Ducks in Montana
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A slow hiker's guide™ to Birds in Montana. Harlequin Ducks in Montana. Mating pair of Harlequin Ducks. The mating plumage of the male Harlequin Duck is very distinctive and difficult to confuse with any other bird. The female during mating season plumage is essentially a colorless version of the males plumage. The Harlequin Ducks move swiftly through the water and unless you are looking carefully it is very easy to miss them. If you have any questions contact me by email at . Glacier National Park,.
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Pileated Woodpecker ~ Dryocopus pileatus - in Montana
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A slow hiker's guide™ to Birds in Montana. Pileated Woodpecker - Dryocopus pileatus. Pileated Woodpecker, Whitefish, Montana. Pileated Woodpecker listed as a species of concern by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Park. Diet consists primarily of wood-dwelling ants and beetles that are extracted from down woody material and from standing live and dead trees. Fruit and mast of wild nuts when available" (Bull and Jackson 1995). Rat a Tat Tat. Texas Parks and Wildlife has published plans. Glacier National Park,.
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A slow hiker's guide™ to Birds in Montana
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A slow hiker's guide™ to Birds in Montana. Glacier National Park,. Yellowstone National Park,. Freezeout Lake Choteau, Montana,. Along with various locations in Montana. Photos and information regarding the birds found in Montana will be updated as the photos become available, for now, July 29, 2010, I will be adding pages from my existing collection of bird photos as time permits. Since it is hiking season in Montana at this time, my time is more focused on www.glacierhikers.com. Glacier National Park,.
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Great Blue Heron in Montana
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A slow hiker's guide™ to Birds in Montana. Great Blue Heron Ardea herodias. Great blue heron, whitefish, montana. Great Blue Heron - Ardea herodias summer range is located in western Montana. In Montana the Great Blue Heron hunts for fish in marshy lakes, nesting at night in tree top rockery. If you have any questions contact me by email at . Glacier National Park,. Yellowstone National Park,. Freezeout Lake Choteau, Montana,. Along with various locations in Montana. A Slow Hikers Guide to Glacier Park.
