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  • American Bittern at Medicine Lake, Montana

    American Bittern at Medicine Lake, Montana

    The American bittern is on the official species list for Medicine Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Montana. Here is what that record shows and what it does not.

  • Bird Watching List: How to Plan a Montana Prairie Birding Trip

    Bird Watching List: How to Plan a Montana Prairie Birding Trip

    A practical planning guide for building a bird watching list and preparing a Montana prairie birding trip, with the details you need to confirm before you go.

  • Willet at Medicine Lake Montana

    Willet at Medicine Lake Montana

    Willets are listed among the observed species at Medicine Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Montana. Here is what that confirms, what it doesn't, and which other shorebirds share the list.

  • Gadwall at Medicine Lake, Montana

    Gadwall at Medicine Lake, Montana

    Gadwall appear on the official species list for Medicine Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Montana, alongside other ducks, geese and swans.

  • Burrowing Owls at Medicine Lake, Montana

    Burrowing Owls at Medicine Lake, Montana

    Burrowing owls are among the birds listed for Medicine Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Montana, alongside ferruginous hawks and sharp-tailed grouse. Here is what the record confirms and what it leaves out.