Raptor Ambassador Spotlight: Sky Walker the Red-tailed Hawk
In late January of 2000, a young family was spending a normal afternoon at home—before…
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Betty & Maverick: The Barred Owl Monitoring Project
In 2025, we launched our Barred Owl nest box livestream, and the public fell in…
Raptor Ambassador Spotlight: Perseus the Barred Owl
In June 2018, the Raptors of Schlitz Audubon received a thrilling note from our colleague…
Raptor Ambassador Spotlight: Loki the American Crow
In January 2013, raptor staff walked into Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport to pick up a very special friend. In…
Raptor Ambassador Spotlight: Glory the Bald Eagle
Standing at three feet tall and weighing in at twelve pounds, our male Bald Eagle…
Raptor Ambassador Spotlight: Zari the Great Horned Owl
In 2016, a group of three young Great Horned Owl chicks found their way to…
Bird Behaviors Around the Clock
With contributions from Laine Cotteleer, Tom Finley, and Erin Toohey. If you’re an early riser,…
How Raptors Signal Ecosystem Health
Raptors play an integral role in Wisconsin’s diverse ecosystems and can alert us when conservation…
Wetlands: An Avian Oasis
Schlitz Audubon’s trails meander through nearly 30 acres of wetlands, offering ample opportunities to spot…
Winter Finches
When we think of migrating birds, we may imagine birds flying south to tropical climates….
Spotting Your First of Year Bird
For many, the start of a new year can inspire change, hope, and excitement for…