Owl Research Institute intern Zach Burke counts the feathers on a northern saw-whet owl's wing to determine an approximate age range during a banding survey at Flathead Lake Biological Station on Wednesday, Oct. 8. Data collected from the station contributes to worldwide efforts to learn more about the migratory routes, timing and habitat of the saw-whet owl. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
Casey Kreider

October 8, 2025