Bitterroot Audubon will host Welcome Back Waterfowl Day on Saturday, April 1, 2017 from 10 am to 1:00 pm. at the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge north of Stevensville. Audubon members and refuge staff with high quality optical equipment will be available to assist in identifying, learning about and observing the 19 or more species of waterfowl and other birds that use the refuge wetlands. The scopes will be stationed along Wildfowl Lane on the county road between the ponds west of the Visitor Center. This special event is open to the public.

There will be a photo contest for the best action shot of people wildlife watching at the refuge on Welcome Back Waterfowl Day. There will be two categories, children 12 and under and all ages older than 12. The best three photos in each category will be posted on the Bitterroot Audubon Society Website and on Facebook. The winner of each category will be given a Winter Eagle Project T-shirt. Judy Hoy will do programs on-demand on Wildfowl Lane near the scope stations, with a Long-eared Owl and a Northern Saw-whet Owl. For more information or questions, please call Bob Danley at 777-5552 x203 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call Judy Hoy at 777-2487.