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Monthly Meeting

7 p.m. Monday, February 8, 2010:
Becoming an Amateur Odonatologist - Dragonflies of Montana
By Dr. Robert Martinka

First Security Bank West
670 S. 19th in Bozeman
Downstairs Community Room

This March SAS will feature the very well received program on dragonflies and damselflies by Bob Martinka. Bob will cover the basics of how to get into dragonfly watching - including: What are they, where are they found, field guides, best times/places to find them, and capture equipment, all illustrated with beautiful images. In print now is the first Dragonfly/Damselfly Checklist for Montana by Nate Kohler and Coburn Currier. If the printing process is completed the checklist will be available for distribution for the first time at this meeting.

Dr. Martinka retired in 1997 after nearly 30 years with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, where he began as a field biologist then held a number of administrative positions, closing his career as Deputy Director. In retirement, Bob has become an avid birder and photographer, traveling widely within the Western Hemisphere. Dragonflies became a new interest in the summer of 2008. He has served as a member of the Montana Audubon Board and is a member of the Montana Bird Records Committee. Born and raised in Pennsylvania, Bob received degrees in Wildlife Biology and Ecology from Colorado State U, Purdue University, and a PhD from Montana State University in 1970. A former Bozemanite, for over 17 years Bob and Kathy have resided in Helena.

The doors open and the social period begins at 6:30 pm. The meeting will start at 7:00 pm. We encourage members and non-members alike to meet, mingle and socialize with others during the social period. Sacajawea Audubon consists of a great group of interesting people. Refreshments will be served. Non-members are welcome!