My favorite photo - a newly fledged Bald Eagle has a feisty American Kestrel take a ride for a second, taken at the river behind the house.
Pileated Woodpecker pair in the front yard. New photos nearly every day on our Blog page!
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Things are always hopping at the Raptors of the Rockies organization. We're taking care of the birds and maintaining their enclosures, we're conducting raptor programs at local schools and organizations across Western Montana, art is flying out of the studio, we're taking photos and shooting video, we're out in the field birding and/or doing research, and much, much more. To help you keep up with the flurry of activities happening at Raptors of the Rockies, we're blogging on a more-or-less daily basis and our most recent posts are listed below. Enjoy!
Rough-legged HawkPosted: Fri, 21 Nov 2025I was chasing this hawk yesterday, got this shot. Back from the far north for the winter, they sport little feet feathered to the toes for a "rough leg." Often perching on little tiny limbs, they are identifiable at a distance. Red-tails are still here for the winter, and they tend to choose bigger limbs. Subtle field marks.
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SafetyPosted: Wed, 19 Nov 2025"Think I'll stand here until after dark on November 30th." Across the river!
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Christmas CactusPosted: Tue, 18 Nov 2025What a big bloom in the window, a gift from Lindi Vishoot in 1996 when Tom had a logging accident and hospital stay. It was great gift and look at this nice plant so many years later. Unbelievable Christmas Cactus!
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Mail - Day 3Posted: Sun, 16 Nov 2025A Raptor Round-Up Newsletter takes almost a week to write, then print 300 in living color (thanks Minuteman Press!) then fold 200, stick on addresses, draw a little hawk face on each, print and add a little color card for many, then tape shut. Stamp. Easy. Day 3 and Sonora the Aplomado Falcon helping me today. How 20th Century, I am told.
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Our HeronPosted: Sat, 15 Nov 2025 In a little stretch before a flight. Falconers call this a "warble" for some reason. Not a warbler here!
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Mose Today!Posted: Thu, 13 Nov 2025
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Missoula Art MuseumPosted: Mon, 10 Nov 2025Raptors and Art for Grown-ups on Saturday, packed 'em in the classroom, the best one yet and some real artists. Fun with Sonora the Aplomado, Simon and Little Billie the owls, and Nigel the Golden Eagle on his best behavior. Thanks Cathy Scholtens for giving me a hand and taking this photo. Birds, anatomy, drawing, painting and printmaking - Bev Beck Glueckert at the helm! Another one of these soon.
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THE EaglesPosted: Fri, 07 Nov 2025
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Flying Up the Slough TodayPosted: Mon, 03 Nov 2025
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Today My Favorite BirdPosted: Mon, 03 Nov 2025
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