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!
Wow!Posted: Wed, 15 Jul 2026What an image, and a new friend set me this: "Owl taken near Darby, Montana. Once in a lifetime." She approached this Great Horned Owl in the dark and snapped this shot with her smart phone, one eye lighting up with the flash!
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Kids- Great Blue HeronsPosted: Tue, 14 Jul 2026Another fledgling pair last week, this time Great Blue Herons and snapshots from a shoulder-high thistle patch, eaten alive my mosquitoes, but got 'em.
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Our BoyPosted: Sun, 12 Jul 2026
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Two MorePosted: Sat, 11 Jul 2026
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Fish TodayPosted: Fri, 10 Jul 2026 The male brought a fish in but I missed it by 20 seconds, oh well. A little sibling rivalry and the nearby one wanted that!
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Wabbit At the Woodpile!Posted: Wed, 08 Jul 2026Totally safe and loved (and dogs wonder where she goes.) In the woodpile!
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FledglingsPosted: Tue, 07 Jul 2026Five times since the nest was built in 2011, the backyard Bald Eagles have fledged three youngsters, eggs started on March 5th. The lovely perch has since washed away. July 14th, 2017.
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Red-tailPosted: Sun, 05 Jul 2026We survived the neighborhood artillery fire last evening. Sonora spent the night inside and Sonny the Bald Eagle was totally freaked. I was afraid he would have a heart attack, his roommate Nigel the Golden Eagle was unperturbed. Safe for another year and a newly fledged Red-tailed Hawk flew by, immaculate plumage.
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Have A Good One!Posted: Sat, 04 Jul 2026
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FledglingPosted: Fri, 03 Jul 2026Right out of the camera, full frame, yesterday afternoon. He was standing right where I have been sitting lately! Run Away!
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