There are some birds that only the most ardent birders appreciate, like an early swamp sparrow, or a crow, or maybe a double-crested cormorant. They are no less worthy than other birds, and each has its own remarkable qualities, but … Continue reading
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I don’t know that we are so much creatures of habit as much as people just trying to manage busy schedules. I am always amazed at what people can accomplish in a day, although somehow I only manage to complete … Continue reading
This article was written by Jessica Johnsrud, education coordinator This year marks the 6th anniversary Woodland Dunes has been offering a Christmas Bird Count (CBC) for Kids. Children age eight and older are in invited to work with their peers in … Continue reading
As the reality of the fall season sets in, there is much to be enjoyed. At the Nature Center, groups of children visit daily, being taught by our naturalists, staff and volunteers. Sometimes they are little angels, sometimes they are … Continue reading
I had never heard the secrets of the West Twin river until I kayaked it Monday, May 23rd. Sumner Matteson, an avian ecologist from the Wisconsin DNR, and I kayaked the West Twin as part of the Great Wisconsin Birdathon … Continue reading