Color and Flight
What makes birds different from all other creatures? They are the only animals that sport…
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A Birder’s First Year
This article originally appeared in Spring Panorama 2015. I never intended to become a birder….
Spring Migration: A Flight of Color
Birders are excitedly donning their binoculars to take in the spectacular views. It’s time for…
Wisconsin Breeding Bird Atlas II
The snow may still be flying, but several bird species are displaying behavior that reminds…
Petite Predator of the Prairie
When imagining a bird of prey, many people probably envision a large bird such as…
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…
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…