Written by Nancy Nabak, Communication and Development Coordinator She fell in love first. Probably around December or January. Then she found a little home and let her maternal instincts kick in. No one thought much of it, because honestly, … Continue reading
Category Archives: Birds
I am well on my way to becoming an “old timer,” although I’ve only been called that once by a student when I was visiting my daughter at UW-Madison. Once, so far, anyway. That’s not a label that causes any … Continue reading
There are several things associated with birds which make winter special. Among them are the appearance of snowy owls and finches from the far north during certain years, and concentrations of bald eagles along our waterways. Recently I saw three … Continue reading
Nothing changes the appearance of our world as quickly as snow. The gray and brown highlights of just a week ago are buried in white and the frozen surface of the soil is softened. That the world is blanketed is … Continue reading
Its hard to find much of an upside to November and early December sometimes, unless you’re given over to the holidays, or birding. Or deer hunting. Even though its a damp, cold, gray day the feeders are busier than usual … Continue reading