The State of the Woods It’s zero degrees as we walk into the forest, but sunny and no wind. The air smells and feels clean, as if it’s been sanitized by the cold. Dry light snow clings to the … Continue reading
Category Archives: birding
The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is coming up Friday, February 13th-Monday, February 16th. This is a fun and easy way you can contribute to science! People from all over the world take part in this project. The results from … Continue reading
It’s good to have friends. Woodland Dunes is blessed to have the support of people in our area who care about nature as it relates to the quality of their lives and our communities, and who want to protect places … Continue reading
Last winter, a great gray owl showed up in Madison, right in the city. A magnificent two foot tall raptor that is usually found in Canada, maybe northern Minnesota in the winter. To see one is a treasured experience for … Continue reading
This year’s Christmas Bird Count for Kids was a blast! Nine kids participated in the count and three of their younger siblings participated in the Budding Birders program. Children ages 8 and up worked on small teams and went through … Continue reading