At last. The migratory floodgates have opened, and every morning reveals birds new to our yards this year. For those who love wild birds, this season is a feast. And, with south winds in the forecast for days to come, … Continue reading
Category Archives: Birds
Happy New Year! Indigenous people of the north consider the onset of spring and the maple syrup season as the start of the year, which makes more sense to me than designating the coldest, darkest part of winter as such. … Continue reading
By Nancy Nabak, Communication Coordinator It’s a prehistoric look accompanied by a prehistoric trumpeting sound. This interesting beast is our current pterodactyl of the sky, the Sandhill Crane. Sandhill Cranes are making their way home and their arrival numbers are … Continue reading
by Kennedy Zittel, Assistant Naturalist While out walking through the woods, a familiar song was heard in the surrounding trees… “Cheeseburger!” Guess what that means…spring is near! What does a cheeseburger have to do with spring you may ask? … Continue reading
Article and photo by Kennedy Zittel, Assistant Naturalist Who needs a warm and sunny winter vacation when you can spend winter here in Wisconsin instead right? Well, that is the logic that our little friend Clay has. Clay is a … Continue reading