Petite Predator of the Prairie
When imagining a bird of prey, many people probably envision a large bird such as…
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Sounds of the Chickadee
Bird song is how most people first notice birds. If you’ve spent any time outdoors,…
Bald Eagles Make a Comeback in Wisconsin
People have long admired Bald Eagles as powerful and majestic birds. For this reason, they…
Woodpeckers: Storytellers of the Forest
For some animals, there is a story contained in their name. The simple name “woodpecker”…
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…