Monthly Archives: February 2026

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Scholarship honoring Chuck Trost

A scholarship has been established in honor of Dr. Charles H. (Chuck) Trost, Professor Emeritus of Biology at Idaho State University. For nearly 60 years he has been a landmark for birding in Idaho. His enthusiasm, erudition, and environmental ethic has elevated the experiences and enriched the lives of those around him.
Here is a link to support this scholarship during Bengal giving days. Scroll down to find this scholarship. Twenty-five donors will release a $100,000 anonymous gift.
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Snowy ride

For some reason I believed the weather reports that said the snow today was only going to be a “smidge.” But as I rode, the snow got heavier. So, I finally turned around about halfway through my normal route. It was when I went into the rest room at the Willow
Lane athletic complex that I saw myself in the mirror—totally covered in snow—that I decided to turn around.
But the reward was great. I found a Bald Eagle, a Great Horned Owl and lots of water birds along the way. The most unique was a Red-breasted Merganser at Esther Simplot Park. I caught a glimpse of it a few days ago at Quinn’s Pond, but he was far out, and I
didn’t feel confident enough to post. Last time  I reported one it caused a bit of a stir because no one ever found the bird.
Final tally was 26 species in 7 (snowy) miles
Tom McCabe, Boise