Red-headed Woodpeckers and other birds in Marquette County Wisconsin on November 7, 2015

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I did some birding in Marquette County Wisconsin today. I always enjoy watching the Red-headed Woodpeckers working from sun up to sun down. They get acorns from live trees, break them up in pockets of dead trees and bury the pieces within dead trees or under bark of dead trees. … Continue reading →

Western Kingbird at Warnimont Park in Cudahy Wisconsin on November 3, 2015

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I headed to Warnimont Park early this morning in hopes to see the recently reported Western  Kingbird. The bird is a uncommon visitor to the state. I arrived just after sunrise and David F was doing some looking around for the bird. Judith and Rita arrived shortly there after. We … Continue reading →

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher at the Milwaukee Coast Guard Impoundment on October 25, 2015

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I made a run early morning down to the Milwaukee Coast Guard Impoundment with hopes to see the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher that was reported yesterday. This uncommon bird for Wisconsin is a common bird in the state of Kansas and south to southern Texas in summer. A few other birders also … Continue reading →

Lapland Longspur at Lakeshore State Park in Milwaukee Wisconsin on October 15, 2015

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I birded some of the lakefront in Milwaukee this morning and one of the highlights was this Lapland Longspur at Lakeshore State Park. This adult nonbreeding male feed on a path eating seeds that have fallen to the ground. Also present at the beach at Lakeshore State Park was a … Continue reading →

Bonaparte’s Gull at Lakeshore State Park in Milwaukee Wisconsin on October 1, 2015

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Birding Lakeshore State Park this morning produced an adult Bonaparte’s Gull, nonbreeding plumage. It was hanging out with about 20 Ring-billed Gulls. All the gulls were flushed with a fire department group coming in for some underwater diving practice. The Bonaparte’s Gull did not return to the area after it … Continue reading →

White-crowned Sparrows on the Milwaukee Lakefront on September 30, 2015

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Birding on the Milwaukee lakefront this morning was quiet. The only birds to note were some White-crowned Sparrows, adults and 1st winter birds and I also saw a few small flocks of Dark-eyed Juncos. The White-crowned Sparrows were feeding near a tall grass area and jumped out once in awhile … Continue reading →

Forster’s Tern at Bradford Beach in Milwaukee Wisconsin on September 28, 2015

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I did some birding on the Milwaukee lakefront early this morning and some of the places hit were the Magic Hedge, Bradford and McKinley Beaches, Veterans and Lakeshore State Park, for the most part it was very slow. Yellow-rumped Warblers  were at most locations. The highlight was a Forster’s Tern, … Continue reading →

Sandhill Cranes in the South Kettle Moraine in Waukesha County on September 23, 2015

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Doing some birding out in the South Kettle Moraine today I came across a pair of adult Sandhill Cranes.  I enjoyed the show of two adults as they walked around, feed, went for water and preened. Turning more gray, they are going into their winter plumage. Soon they will congregate … Continue reading →

Blue Morph Snow Goose at Veterans Park in Milwaukee Wisconsin on September 18, 2015

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I checked out the Veterans Park this morning in Milwaukee for the Blue Morph Snow Goose that was recently reported. It was present in a flock of about 20 Canada Geese. It did some preening and pulling out some old feathers while I was present. Thanks to Jennifer for finding … Continue reading →

Common Nighthawk at the Retzer Nature Center in Waukesha Wisconsin on September 7, 2015

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I checked out the Retzer Nature Center in Waukesha for birds this morning. I was surprised how quiet the morning was and walked a large part of the nature center property. The highlight was a Common Nighthawk resting in a good size partially dead ash tree. It never moved and … Continue reading →

Ruby-throated Hummingbird on Bottle Gentian in Waukesha County Wisconsin on September 5, 2015

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At least 2 Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are still hanging around the yard here in Waukesha County. Bottle Gentian has been a favorite once again as it is in full bloom now. Still amazes me how their bill goes into the top, then inside so carefully for the nectar and the plant … Continue reading →

Green Heron eats an American Bullfrog at Greenfield Park in West Allis Wisconsin on September 2, 2015

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While doing some birding at Greenfield Park in West Allis this morning I came across a Green Heron catching and eating an American Bullfrog. The bullfrog struggled to get away, and the 1st summer Green Heron struggled to kill it. Finally after a few minutes the Green Heron got control … Continue reading →

Ruby-throated Hummingbird on Scarlet Sage in Waukesha County Wisconsin on August 30, 2015

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A pair of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are still hanging around the yard here in Waukesha County. One of the plants they really enjoy is the Scarlet Sage. The stunning scarlet color and great nectar source make this plant a real hummer favorite. I took a few minutes today to photograph this … Continue reading →