Owls of Yellowstone

$235 | Tuition

Dates:
May 24 - 26

Location:
Gardiner, Montana

Meals Included?:
No

Instructors:
Katy Duffy, M.S.

Age:
18+

Program Type:
Field Seminars

Are you curious about owls and their mostly nocturnal activity? You will spend classroom time examining owl wings, tails, and feet (on loan from Yellowstone National Park) along with a presentation showing images of owls found in Yellowstone and their preferred habitats. You will also learn the vocalizations owls make when they are seeking a mate. You will then explore owl habitat during an afternoon field trip. That evening, you will conduct a sample owl survey. The following morning, you will explore additional habitat for different owl species.

About the instructor

Katy Duffy has studied owls, diurnal raptors and other birds in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem by banding, surveying and other techniques for more than 35 years. Katy loves to share her knowledge of avian ecology and identification. She worked for the National Park Service as a supervisory education ranger in Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks for 32 years. Katy has a M.S. in ecology from Rutgers University.

Testimonials

"Katy was a knowledgeable, patient, and passionate instructor. Loved her course." - Ann, ID

"The teacher, Katy Duffy, is phenomenal! Our program assistant Christian was great too." - Bonnie, ID

"Katy's knowledge on the subject was quite impressive" - Cynthia, MT

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Lodging | Age Restriction Details

SUMMER ACTIVITY LEVEL SCALE

Be prepared to hike up to 1 mile per day, comfortably, through relatively flat terrain on maintained trails.
Be prepared to hike up to 3 miles per day, comfortably, with elevation gains up to 600 feet. Some off-trail hiking possible.
Be prepared to hike up to 5 miles per day, comfortably, with occasional elevation gains up to 1000 feet in undulating terrain.
Be prepared to hike up to 8 miles per day, at a brisk pace, comfortably, with climbs up to 1500 feet on dirt trails. Loose rocks, uneven footing, and off-trail hiking are possible. Good coordination is recommended.
Be prepared for brisk aerobic, destination-oriented hiking up to 12 miles a day. You should be physically conditioned to do these hikes comfortably. Elevation changes up to 2000 feet on dirt trails or off-trail. Loose rock, uneven footing, steep hillside traverses, and stream crossings are possible. Good coordination is required.

WINTER ACTIVITY LEVEL SCALE

Leisurely hikes up to 1 mile per day through relatively flat terrain on maintained or snow-packed trails.
Hikes on snow-packed trails, or snowshoe or ski trips, up to 3 miles per day with climbs up to 250 feet.
Brisk hiking, snowshoeing, or skiing up to 5 miles per day with climbs up to 500 feet, including some trail-breaking in snow.
Brisk aerobic snowshoeing or skiing up to 8 miles per day with climbs up to 1000 feet; or steep, rugged, off-trail skiing or snowshoeing—including breaking trail in variable snow conditions.
Brisk aerobic snowshoeing or skiing up to 12 miles per day with climbs up to 1500 feet; or steep, rugged, off-trail skiing or snowshoeing—including breaking trail in variable snow conditions.