LATEST FIELD NOTES

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05-12-12 WILDFLOWERS, BITTERBRUSH SAMPLING, AND INSECTS

Nate Gordon and Dan Venturella detail insects, wildflowers, and bitterbrush sampling efforts on the MPG Ranch.

05-03-12 DUSKY GROUSE, GERMAN MADWORT, BUCK AND RAIL FENCES

Jeff Clarke's field note describes wildflowers, success with a starling trap, and road reclamation efforts on the MPG Ranch.

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5/18/2012

A RARE SPARROW DOCUMENTED ON THE RANCH

Eric Rasmussen discovers a rare black-throated sparrow on the MPG Ranch.

5/5/2012

FIRST CALIFORNIA QUAIL ON THE RANCH

William Blake spotted the first California quail at MPG.

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ABOUT MPG RANCH

Set in the heart of Montana’s Bitterroot Valley, MPG Ranch lies on 8,790 acres of rich undeveloped landscape. Established in 2009, MPG strives to preserve the natural communities that make this area beautiful and focuses on research to restore and protect native diversity. We also lead educational tours and provide opportunities for the next generation of scientists. This site presents live wildlife footage captured with high definition cameras, describes our research on topics from microbes to large mammals, and documents field activities through weekly field notes. We invite you to explore our site, give feedback, and stay up to date on MPG Ranch activities.