Woodpeckers: Storytellers of the Forest
For some animals, there is a story contained in their name. The simple name “woodpecker”…
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Turkey Vultures are a Cleansing Breeze in our Skies
Aptly named, Cathartes aura, “golden purifier or cleanser,” Turkey Vultures are perfectly outfitted as aerial…
Autumn Colors at Schlitz Audubon
When we think of autumn colors, reds, oranges, and yellows are usually the first to…
Changing the Notion on Crows
Very few species generate a mix of public emotion like crows. Seen as friend or…
Nocturnal Adaptations
Owls are widely regarded as elusive and stealthy nighttime predators. Of the approximately 450 known…
Hawk Migration in Milwaukee
Migration often inspires images of springtime and birds flying in to Wisconsin for our warm…
Fluttering of Summer at Schlitz Audubon
Hot August days provide the best conditions for all of the fluttering creatures of summer…
The Cycle of Breeding Birds at the Center
In the excitement surrounding migration, we can sometimes overlook birds that breed at the Center….
Soaring Silhouettes of Midwest Raptors
During the warmer months, countless songbirds flit over our heads – often too quickly to…
A Long Hike on the Summer Solstice
On the longest day of the year, the summer solstice, I decided to take a…
A Variety of Green to Experience at the Center
We’re on the verge of summer! Everywhere you look, a variety of green is abundant,…
Spring Migration Highlights from the Center
Spring Migration is the most exciting time of the year for birdwatchers! From March through…