~News and Upcoming Events~



• Welcome Back! We're having a little PARTY and showing a film at the Lamphouse on Thursday, September 3rd at 7:00 PM
  
• Idaho Conservation League Presentation at the TF Public Library - Sept. 8th at 6:00 PM
  State of the Snake: Assessing the Health of Idaho's Snake River



• Write a Letter to the Forest Service asking them to protect roadless areas. Deadline: Sept. 21st

• Volunteer and Club Fair at the TF Public Library - Sept. 26th from 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
  Prairie Falcon Audubon will Participate

• Check out Cornell Lab of Ornithology BIRD ACADEMY Courses! New courses! Some courses discounted up to 40%! Free courses!
  https://academy.allaboutbirds.org/course-list/

• Show your support for Prairie Falcon Audubon by joining the growing community of members! 
  Click ❤️ Here

🐦 Welcome Back, Bird Watchers! 🐦

Instead of a September Program, we’re having a little PARTY and showing a film at the Lamphouse!!

Thursday, September 3rd at 7:00 PM!

🍿 Free popcorn!

🥤 Drinks available for purchase.

Join us for The Big Year, starring Jack Black, Steve Martin, and Owen Wilson. It’s a hilarious look at bird watching taken to the extreme(s)!

Bring your fellow birding friends and come celebrate birds, fall migration, and nutty bird-watchers. We’ll see you at the Lamphouse! 🐦🎥

The Big Year (2011) is a hilarious comedy about three men—played by Steve Martin, Jack Black, and Owen Wilson—who become obsessed with winning the “Big Year,” a competition to see who can spot and identify the most species of birds across North America in a single year. As they travel from one spectacular location to another, their intense rivalry pushes them to make sacrifices and face challenges in their personal and professional lives. Along the way, the film offers a funny and heartfelt look at friendship, family, ambition, and the importance of enjoying the journey rather than simply trying to win. Need a laugh? Then be sure to join us!

The Snake River supplies water to Idaho’s communities, supports agriculture and wildlife, and provides countless opportunities for recreation. However, this essential river is threatened by pollution, toxic algae, and invasive quagga mussels. Join the Idaho Conservation League for a presentation on ICL’s first-ever State of the Snake report for a closer look at the health of the Snake River. We'll explore the report's key findings, discuss what's driving these threats, and examine the solutions needed to restore and protect the Snake River for future generations.

Protect the 2001 Roadless Rule!

Comment by September 21, 2026

The U.S. Forest Service is accepting public comments on roadless area protections, and we need the Magic Valley’s bird-watching community to speak up. Idaho currently manages its roadless areas under our own state-specific rule (the 2008 Idaho Roadless Rule), which would technically remain unaffected by changes to the 2001 federal rule. But weakening the Federal Roadless Rule will undoubtedly give Idaho lawmakers ideas about rescinding our Roadless Rule. It is critical that these baseline protections are not weakened.

These pristine, unbroken forests provide vital habitat for iconic species—from breeding Flammulated Owls and Northern Goshawks to critical migratory corridors for dozens of songbirds.

Allowing roads, mining, or commercial logging to chip away at these areas will fragment these ecosystems and threaten vulnerable bird populations.

Please take 5 minutes to submit an official comment urging the USFS to maintain strict, uncompromised protections for roadless areas.

Where to comment: Go to:

https://www.regulations.gov/document/FS-2025-0001-223869

Use docket number FS-2025-0001 or RIN 0596-AD66

Deadline: Monday, September 21, 2026

Hot tip: Check out the comments that have already been submitted to the Forest Service Comment Portal to get ideas and to see what effective letters look like. As you poke around you will realize that there are very few comments that support the rescission of the 2001 Roadless Rule. That doesn't mean that you don't need to comment. You do!

Let’s ensure our backcountry stays intact for future generations of birds and birders. Thank you for taking action!

Are you looking for opportunities to give back to your community? Want to pick up a new hobby or find a new club to expand your social circle? Drop by the Library Lawn from 11 AM - 1:30 PM on September 26th to discover organizations & clubs searching for new members!

Prairie Falcon Audubon will have a table at the event and we can use some volunteers for the Volunteer Fair 😉 Contact Sarah (208-731-5727) if you can help out.

1. Keep Cats Indoors

A solution that’s good for cats and birds: Save birds and keep cats healthy by keeping cats indoors or creating an outdoor “catio.” You can also train your cat to walk on a leash.

2. Reduce Lawn, Plant Natives

Add native plants, watch birds come in: Native plants add interest and beauty to your yard and neighborhood, and provide shelter and nesting areas for birds. The nectar, seeds, berries, and insects will sustain birds and diverse wildlife.

3. Avoid Pesticides

A healthy choice for you, your family, and birds: Consider purchasing organic food. Nearly 70% of produce sold in the U.S. contains pesticides. Reduce pesticides around your home and garden.

4. Drink Coffee That’s Good for Birds

Enjoy shade-grown coffee: It’s a win-win-win: it’s delicious, economically beneficial to coffee farmers, and helps more than 42 species of North American migratory songbirds that winter in coffee plantations, including orioles, warblers, and thrushes.

5. Protect Our Planet from Plastic

Reduce your plastics: Avoid single-use plastics including bags, bottles, wraps, and disposable utensils. It’s far better to choose reusable items, but if you do have disposable plastic, be sure to recycle it.

6. Watch Birds, Share What You See

Enjoy birds while helping science and conservation: Join a project such as eBird, Project FeederWatch, Christmas Bird Count, Climate Watch, or The Great Backyard Bird Count to record your bird observations. Your contributions will provide valuable information to show where birds are thriving—and where they need our help. Note: If you don’t yet know how to use eBird, we have a free course to help you get the most out of the project and its tools.