Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers at Lake Park in Milwaukee County Wisconsin on April 9, 2026

When the sap is running in Milwaukee County a great place to stop to see Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers is Lake Park. I stopped today and they were there as the sap is running. There were a lot of birds present and they were very active getting sap from the trees. It … Continue reading

American Woodcock at Greenfield Park in Milwaukee County Wisconsin on March 17, 2026

While driving through Greenfield Park something caught my eye under a large willow type tree. Getting out the bins it was a treat to see an American Woodcock. It was probing the area around where it was, it appeared to be getting things to eat.  As I did some other … Continue reading

Great Blue Heron at Wehr Nature Center in Milwaukee County Wisconsin on February 12, 2026

A stop at Wehr Nature Center this cold morning of 24 degrees gave nice looks at a Great Blue Heron. The heron was sitting along the lake shore on ice catching some sun. This heron has been at Wehr most of the winter never migrating south like most of them … Continue reading