I’ve been listening to chimney swifts chittering and “rattling” in our Nature Center chimney from my desk since the beginning of May. They’ve successfully nested in the chimney and raised babies in their tiny, stick nests. This chitter (food begging) … Continue reading
Category Archives: Birds
I’m sure the key to happiness is in learning to find joy in small things. One is never guaranteed wealth, and attaching one’s happiness to costly possessions, while fun, can be a great source of disappointment if circumstances change. People … Continue reading
Written by Jake Gostisha, Woodland Dunes summer intern A recent trip to the Manitowoc Lakefront Birding Area, also known as the containment facility, brought forth the beauty of summer. Jim Knickelbine, the Woodland Dunes director, and myself made a trip … Continue reading
As I write, there are many people out looking for birds in our country during this peak of spring migration. Finally, birds that have wintered in the tropics are moving north to nest in places that have plenty of room … Continue reading
I can’t help but think of Andy Williams singing, “Its the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” even though the song was written for the Christmas season. For the next several weeks, nature will reveal something new every day. At … Continue reading