Ruby-throated Hummingbirds Waukesha Wisconsin September 4, 2014

Some recent images taken in Waukesha Wisconsin of the Ruby-throated Hummingbirds on various plants. Images show a young male and adult female on the flower species Cardinal Flower, Yellow Giant Hyssop and Zinnia’s. Images were taken August 24 through September 4, 2014. Ruby-throated Hummingbird Binomial name: Archilochus colubris Category: Hummingbirds … Continue reading

Whimbrels at Lakeshore State Park Milwaukee Wisconsin September 2, 2014

I got a report of 2 Whimbrels at Lakeshore State Park in Milwaukee late morning and made a quick run in there. They were there as reported. Both of them moved about the rock shorelines, the taller prairie grasses and also the mowed areas feeding on insects. I noticed on … Continue reading

Short-billed Dowitcher at Myer’s Park Racine Wisconsin August 31, 2014

I made an early run to Myer’s Park in Racine this morning to see what birds were present. It was nice to see a Short-billed Dowitcher, juvenile feeding in the puddles when I arrived. Other species present were Black-bellied Plover, Least Sandpipers, Lesser Yellowlegs, a Sanderling and Semipalmated Plovers. A … Continue reading

Black-bellied Plover Myer’s Park Racine Wisconsin August 19, 2014

I did some birding today along the Lake Michigan shoreline starting at Bradford Beach in Milwaukee heading south ending up at Myer’s Park in Racine. Overall quiet, with Myer’s Park being the hotspot with the 3 Black-bellied Plovers that have been reported. Other species present were Semipalmated Plovers and Sandpipers, … Continue reading

Shorebirds at Bradford Beach Milwaukee Wisconsin August 15, 2014

I made an early morning run to Bradford Beach on Milwaukee’s Lakefront with hopes in seeing some shorebirds. There is a nice algae bed forming on the south end. Just some of the more common shorebirds were feeding there. Species present were Semipalmated Plovers, Lesser Yellowlegs, Least Sandpipers, Semipalmated Sandpipers … Continue reading

Green Herons at Lakeshore State Park in Milwaukee Wisconsin August 6, 2014

A pair of juvenile Green Herons were present at Lakeshore State Park in Milwaukee Wisconsin this morning. They worked the shoreline there hunting for food, stretching and resting too. Some of the items they caught were small fish and the Common Blue Damselfly. Also present at the beach area there … Continue reading

Ruby-throated Hummingbird on Smooth Phlox July 25, 2014

Something I have never witnessed before was the Ruby-throated Hummingbird stopping for some nectar at this rare wildflower, Smooth Phlox, Phlox glaberrima interior. It was only a few seconds, but a beautiful moment at that. I assume this bird is a female adult. Photographs were taken on July 25, 2014. … Continue reading

Ruby-throated Hummingbird on Royal Catchfly July 23, 2014

I had the opportunity again to photograph the Ruby-throated Hummingbird enjoying Royal Catchfly (Silene regia).  Present today was a female, male and young male, they only showed up one at a time. This fascinating species favor red tubular flowers most of all.  Royal Catchfly, a native of Missouri, is an … Continue reading

Ruby-throated Hummingbird on Royal Catchfly

I had the opportunity to photograph the Ruby-throated Hummingbird enjoying Royal Catchfly (Silene regia).  I am assuming this is a female. This fascinating species favor red tubular flowers most of all.  Royal Catchfly, a native of Missouri, is an excellent candidate here. Photographs taken on July 20, 2014 in Waukesha … Continue reading

Ruby-throated Hummingbird Lakeshore State Park Milwaukee Wisconsin July 17, 2014

I did some birding at Lakeshore State Park in Milwaukee this morning. The highlight was a young male Ruby-throated Hummingbird working some native plants there. The Green Heron was also present along with the common Ring-billed and Herring Gulls. Beautiful day to be out birding with mild temps, sunshine and … Continue reading

Yellow-crowned Night-Heron at Lakeshore State Park in Milwaukee Wisconsin July 10, 2014

Yellow-crowned Night-Heron fishing, feeding and resting at Lakeshore State Park in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Photographs were taken on July 10, 2014. It has been a real treat to view and photograph this rare visitor whose normal range is the southeastern US. Yellow-crowned Night-Heron Binomial name: Nyctanassa violacea Category: Bitterns, Herons, and … Continue reading

Green Heron at Lakeshore State Park in Milwaukee Wisconsin July 9, 2014

Green Heron fishing, feeding and resting at Lakeshore State Park in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Photographs were taken on July 9, 2014. Green Heron Binomial name: Buborides virescens Category: Bitterns, Herons, and Allies Size: 18” long, 26” wing span Weight: 7 Oz. Habitat: Breed in areas of woods or areas with thick … Continue reading