American Bittern at Wehr Nature Center in Milwaukee County Wisconsin on May 8, 2026

Early this morning I heard rumblings of an American Bittern at Wehr Nature Center and since I was going there for warblers anyways I thought I would check it out. The bittern was present and giving nice looks from the warbler bridge there. Light was not the best for photos … Continue reading

Prothonotary Warbler and Palm Warblers at the Fox River Sanctuary in Waukesha County Wisconsin on May 5, 2026

As far as the big push of warblers coming though this part of the state it has not happened yet. Some great species have showed up and still waiting for others. Today at the Fox River Sanctuary a Prothonotary Warbler caught my eye along the river bank. Other warblers present … Continue reading

Blue-grey Gnatcatcher and more at Wehr Nature Center in Milwaukee County Wisconsin on May 3, 2026

Migration is on and one of my birding stops this morning was Wehr Nature Center. All the crab apple and apple trees are in full bloom making a great photo opportunity if you can find some of the Blue-grey Gnatcatchers or warblers in them finding things to eat. Blue-grey Gnatcatchers … Continue reading

Sharp-tailed Grouse at Namekagon Barrens Wildlife Area in Burnett County Wisconsin on April 26, 2026

I decided to try for the Sharp-tailed Grouse at Namekagon Barrens Wildlife Area in Burnett County. This bird is considered a Special Concern species in Wisconsin. They have a blind and I got on this idea back in March when they were available to book. A very nice program they … Continue reading

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