Welcome Back Waterfowl Day will again be hosted by Bitterroot Audubon Society at the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday, April 7 from 10 am to 1:30 pm. Audubon members with high quality optical equipment will be present on the dike along Wildfowl Lane on the county road between the ponds west of the Visitor Center to assist in identifying and observing the waterfowl and other birds and mammals that use the refuge wetlands. This special event is open to the public. Please note the date is April 7, not March 31 as it says on the Audubon calendar, to avoid Easter weekend, and hopefully be warmer. For more information or questions, please call Judy Hoy at 777-2487 or by email—This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Please note: The refuge will not be staffed on the day of the event, and indoor restroom facilities may not be available during Welcome Back Waterfowl Day. Access to an outhouse toilet will remain available for public use, located near the river walking area.