bitterroot outdoor journal

The sunshine and warmth are welcomed by nature.

The size of the bird doesn't matter in this case.

When the sun shines, the butterflies come out to play.

There's lots to see in the woods around Lake Como in the Bitterroot Valley.

The popular Blodgett Canyon west of Hamilton has lots to see.

Forecasters still predict snow in the mountains.

Migrating birds are stopping by the Metcalf Refuge near Stevensville.

As the weather warms, the sightings of birds, butterflies and wildflowers will increase.

Everything is a little slower this cool spring, but there's much to see.

Metcalf Refuge birdwatching is everchanging.