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Window to Wildlife features the photography of Jim Edlhuber. A lifelong native of Wisconsin, Jim has been photographing wildlife for 20 years. He considers himself an avid photographer and is always trying to capture nature and wildlife through his lens. He is in several photography clubs and has won numerous awards for his work. In recent years, Jim has focused mostly on birding photography and finds it to be the most challenging.

Spotted Towhee at Greenfield Park in Milwaukee County Wisconsin on January 8, 2021

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As I thought my birding day was winding down I got a message from Jacob C. that a Spotted Towhee, a hatch year bird was found by an unidentified birder at Greenfield Park. I made the quick run over and the bird was present near the small waterfall. We both got nice views but for the most part the bird perched in trees. It was almost dark out but I managed a couple of quick photos while it fed on the ground as I was leaving. A cloudy day with temps around 30, not bad for the start of the new year. Images were taken on January 8, 2021

Spotted Towhee

Another look…

Great Horned Owl in Waukesha County on January 1, 2021

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My birding morning started off in Milwaukee County. Common birds that are expected to be seen this time of year were found. A couple stops in Waukesha County on my way home produced a beautiful Great Horned Owl. It was sitting in a pine perched pretty and was there when I left. Coming across this nice bird was a great way to start out the birding new year. A gloomy morning, temps around 30, some wind, not bad for the 1st of the year!

Wisconsin birding, the year in review 2020. Includes vagrants, special visitors or just the beautiful birds that either nest here or migrate through the state of Wisconsin.

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I have put together a collection of some of the Wisconsin birding moments from the year 2020. The collection includes vagrants, special visitors, or just the beautiful birds that nest here or migrate through the state of Wisconsin. All images were taken in 2020. It was a very exciting year with the birds and also birding with some old birding friends and meeting some new ones, too. Thanks to everyone who helped make this happen. When putting this post together, once again, it amazes me what birds were seen this year here in Wisconsin!

Snowy Owl in Milwaukee County January 4, 2020

Snowy Owl in Milwaukee County January 4, 2020

Cedar Waxwing at Greenfield Park in Milwaukee County January 21, 2020

Cedar Waxwing eating berries at Greenfield Park in Milwaukee County January 21, 2020

Harris’s Sparrow, male at the Mequon Nature Preserve in Ozaukee County January 21, 2020

Hooded Merganser, male at the Fox River in Waukesha County January 30, 2020

Hooded Merganser, male at the Fox River in Waukesha County January 30, 2020

Downy Woodpecker in Waukesha County January 31, 2020

Eastern Screech Owl, gray morph in Milwaukee County January 30, 2020

Redhead, male on the Fox River Waukesha County February 10, 2020

Long-eared Owl in Milwaukee County February 4, 2020

Eastern Screech Owl, red morph catching some sunshine in the yard Waukesha County February 27, 2020

Doing a chore in the yard the Eastern Screech Owl watches me, Waukesha County February 27, 2020

Doing a chore in the yard the Eastern Screech Owl watches me, Waukesha County February 27, 2020

Sandhill Cranes on the Bark River in Waukesha County March 4, 2020

Trumpeter Swans the pair, at Frame Park in Waukesha March 4, 2020

Northern Shrike, some blood on the bill at the County Grounds Milwaukee County March 17, 2020…

Northern Harrier in the South Kettle Moraine Waukesha County March 21, 2020

Hooded Merganser, male, at the Fox River in Waukesha March 22, 2020

Long-eared Owl in Southeastern Wisconsin April 2, 2020

Long-eared Owl in Southeastern Wisconsin April 2, 2020

A Killdeer preening in Milwaukee County April 5, 2020

Red-headed Woodpecker in Marquette County April 5, 2020

Golden-crowned Sparrow, this rare bird in Calumet County April 7, 2020

Wood Duck, male in Milwaukee County April 9, 2020

Wood Duck, male in Milwaukee County April 9, 2020

Wood Duck, female in Milwaukee County April 9, 2020

The rare Tufted Duck, male at Fresh Air Park in Winnebago County April 16, 2020

A Great Horned Owl owlet, this one on the nest, the other close by in Oconomowoc Waukesha County April 18, 2020

Osprey flyover at Greenfield Park Milwaukee County April 20, 2020

Great Horned Owl just hanging out in Waukesha County April 21, 2020

Horned Grebe at Lakeshore State Park in Milwaukee County April 22, 2020

Indigo Bunting, male in Waukesha County May 4, 2020

Black-throated Gray Warbler in Wauwatosa, Milwaukee County May 6, 2020

Eastern Towhee, male in Marquette County May 5, 2020

Eastern Towhee, female in Marquette County May 5, 2020

Black-throated Blue, male at Wehr Nature Center Milwaukee County May 13, 2020

Black-throated Green, male at Wehr Nature Center Milwaukee County May 13, 2020

Mourning Warbler, male at Wehr Nature Center Milwaukee County May 13, 2020

Cape May Warbler, male at Wehr Nature Center Milwaukee County May 13, 2020

Prothonotary Warbler, male at Wehr Nature Center Milwaukee County May 16, 2020

Canada Warbler, male at Wehr Nature Center Milwaukee County May 16, 2020

Blackburnian Warbler, male at Wehr Nature Center Milwaukee County May 16, 2020

Bay-breasted Warbler, male at Wehr Nature Center Milwaukee County May 16, 2020

Red-headed Woodpecker in Marquette County May 15, 2020

Mountain Bluebird, female in Taylor County May 15, 2020

Western Tanager, male in Waukesha County May 21, 2020

Sandhill Crane just passed a grub worm to the colt Waukesha County May 24, 2020

Sandhill Crane colt stretching those wings Waukesha County May 24, 2020

Black-bellied Whistling Duck, male at Washinton Park Milwaukee County May 27, 2020

Black-bellied Whistling Duck, male at Washinton Park Milwaukee County May 27, 2020

Barred Owl in Milwaukee County June 1, 2020

Barred Owl owlet Milwaukee County June 1, 2020

The Yellow-billed Cuckoo Milwaukee County June 7, 2020

Sandhill Crane rolling over the eggs on the nest Milwaukee County June 7, 2020

Sandhill Crane sitting on the nest Milwaukee County June 7, 2020

Alder Flycatcher in the South Kettle Moraine Waukesha County June 8, 2020

Bobolink, male at Retzer Nature Center Waukesha County June 16, 2020

Bobolink, female with food in the bill, looks like a Daddy Long Legs at Retzer Nature Center Waukesha County June 16, 2020

Common Loon stretching in Sawyer County July 4, 2020

Common Loon, chick in Sawyer County July 4, 2020

Great Blue Heron at Greenfield Park in Milwaukee County July 8, 2020

Eastern Bluebird, female in the yard in Waukesha County July 8, 2020

Sandhill Crane in the South Kettle Moraine in Waukesha County July 19,2020

Red-headed Woodpecker in Marquette County July 20, 2020

Great Egret shaken off in Burlington in Racine County July 21, 2020

Great Egret with something to eat in Burlington in Racine County July 21, 2020

Mexican Violetear Hummingbird in Crawford County August 2, 2020

Red-headed Woodpecker in Marquette County August 4, 2020

Ruby-throated Hummingbird, male at Boerner Botanical Gardens in Milwaukee County August 23, 2020

Buff-breasted Sandpiper at Lakeshore State Park in Milwaukee County August 26, 2020

American Golden Plover at Lakeshore State Park in Milwaukee County August 28, 2020

Green Heron at Lakeshore State Park in Milwaukee County August 28, 2020

Green Heron at Lakeshore State Park with a nice Rock Bass Milwaukee County August 28, 2020

Ruby-throated Hummingbird at Boerner Botanical Gardens August 28, 2020

Semipalmated Plover at McKinley Beach in Milwaukee County September 9, 2020

Sanderling at McKinley Beach in Milwaukee County September 9, 2020

Great Egret, hunting for something to eat at Greenfield Park in Milwaukee County September 9, 2020

Great Egret, with a catch at Greenfield Park in Milwaukee County September 9, 2020

Sora with a worm to eat at Veteran’s Park in Milwaukee County September 9, 2020

Nelson’s Sharpe-tailed Sparrow at Veteran’s Park in Milwaukee County September 23, 2020

Least Sandpiper at Veteran’s Park in Milwaukee County September 29, 2020

Northern Waterthrush at Veteran’s Park in Milwaukee County September 29, 2020

Harris’s Sparrow at Lake Park in Milwaukee County October 2, 2020

Pine Siskin getting things to eat in Milwaukee County October 9, 2020

Peregrine Falcon at Lakeshore State Park in Milwaukee County October 11, 2020

Horned Lark at Lakeshore State Park in Milwaukee County October 11, 2020

California Gull coughing up a large pellet at Johnson Creek in Jefferson County October 20, 2020

Snow Bunting at McKinley Beach in Milwaukee County October 25, 2020

Dunlin getting back up on the rock after a little slip at Lakeshore State Park in Milwaukee County October 26, 2020

White-rumped Sandpiper at Lakeshore State Park in Milwaukee County October 30, 2020

Sanderling at Lakeshore State Park in Milwaukee County October 31, 2020

Dunlins at Lakeshore State Park in Milwaukee County October 31, 2020

Tufted Titmouse in Marquette County November 2, 2020

The Long-eared Owl in Southeast Wisconsin on November 11, 2020

Sandhill Crane in Oconomowoc in Waukesha County November 14, 2020

Sandhill Crane adult with juvenile in Oconomowoc in Waukesha County November 14, 2020

Sanderling posing pretty at Lakeshore State Park in Milwaukee County November 19, 2020

Evening Grosbeak at Grant Park in Milwaukee County December 1, 2020

Common Redpoll at Summerfest Grounds in Milwaukee County December 8, 2020

The Snowy Owl fluffing up those feathers at the Lake Express in Milwaukee County December 13, 2020

Bullock’s Oriole, young male in Door County on December 15, 2020

Bullock’s Oriole in Door County on December 15, 2020

The Allen’s Hummingbird at a distance in Green County on December 18, 2020

The Harlequin Duck, 1st year male at Port Washington in Ozaukee County December 28, 2020

The Harlequin Ducks habitat of fast moving water and rocks, this was close to that at Port Washington in Ozaukee County December 28, 2020

Long-tailed Duck, male at Port Washington in Ozaukee County on December 28, 2020

Long-tailed Duck at take off at Port Washington in Ozaukee County on December 28, 2020

Harlequin Duck at Port Washington in Ozaukee County Wisconsin on December 28, 2020

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The 1st year male Harlequin Duck put on a nice show today at Port Washington. It hung with Mallards feeding, resting and moving around near the north beach area. For the most part it would be in the middle of the groups of Mallards, must have made it feel safe or one of them. An exciting visiting bird. It was a cold day with the wind on the water, the sunny skies did help. Images were taken on December 28, 2020.

The Harlequin Duck, 1st year male…

The Harlequin Ducks habitat of fast moving water and rocks, this was close to that…

Getting something to eat…

Just moving around…

Giving a nice look here…

Long-tailed Duck at Port Washington in Ozaukee County Wisconsin on December 26, 2020

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A stop today at Port Washington gave nice looks a Long-tailed Duck. This stunning male has been seen for a few days on and off recently. It fed many times on fish while I was present. It was a cloudy day, very cold around 18 degrees when I arrived. A slight wind which just made it feel colder. Images were taken on December 26 and 28th, 2020.

Long-tailed Duck, male

A nice look!

Coming in to feed…

Coming in…

When it dives for food, it appears it gets fish 50% of the time…

That long tail, wow!

Long-tailed Duck on December 28 with some sun…

Long-tailed Duck on December 28 with some sun taking off…

Allen’s Hummingbird in Green County Wisconsin on December 18, 2020

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The report of the Allen’s Hummingbird had me very excited, and a 1st state record for Wisconsin too. The normal range for this hummingbird is the coast of California, SE Arizona and Mexico. It is so far out of it’s range! I hope it survives in the days ahead and finds it’s way home. The homeowner Mista, saw the hummingbird out side one day before Thanksgiving and put a feeder out. It has been there since, going on a month. After that, Mista wanted the word out that anyone that wants to see this bird is welcome and a big thank you goes out to her. Upon arriving at her home, and going to the feeder area, the bird was present drinking. I hung around for a couple of drinking sessions and left. The bird pretty much sat at the feeder while it showed, photos were hard to get. An exciting day, Wisconsin life bird #358. A chilly morning at 19 but winds were calm, mostly cloudy. Image was taken on December 18, 2020.

The Allen’s Hummingbird, a little blurry, at a distance near the feeder…

Allen’s Hummingbird in a tree off a ways from the feeder taking a break…

Bullock’s Oriole at Sturgeon Bay in Door County Wisconsin on December 15, 2020

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I saw a report of a Bullock’s Oriole in Sturgeon Bay, it had only been seen once yesterday, Sunday.  The Bullock’s Oriole is a western bird that typically does not come this far east. It was so exciting to hear of this bird in the state, it’s a beautiful young male. I needed this for a life bird for the state, so I really had to try for this bird, I made the decision to go. The homeowner did not even know what species the bird was and posted it in a Wisconsin bird group to try to find out. Jack C worked with the homeowner to get it recorded, a location and the homeowner agreed to let birders come to see it too. Leaving the house at 4:00 am, I arrived about 7:00 am, just getting some light. One birder arrived before me. Slowly there were 7 of us waiting for the bird. Almost 4 hours had passed and we were all getting a little, like, the bird was not going to show. I was in my car on the phone and spotted the bird in the bushes behind the feeder. I jumped out of my car, the other birders were just standing around talking bird talk, I said, there is the bird! At that point we all got great looks of the bird. First on the heated bird bath, then on the feeder chowing down, I’d say close to five minutes it ate. After that it took to a few trees around the yard area, gave more great views and then took off across a field. What an exciting moment it was for all of us today! A big thank you goes out to the homeowners who were very kind to let us in and share their great bird with the birding community. It was cold, 15 degrees, but we all could see the feeder from our cars so that was not too bad. Getting out was to socialize for a few minutes and stretch. Life Bird #357 for the state of Wisconsin. Another beautiful bird that made a showing at their feeder today was a Pileated Woodpecker, homeowner said a pair visit daily. Images were taken on December 15, 2020.

The Bullock’s Oriole, a young male

Leaving a branch…

The Bullock’s Oriole perched in a close by pine tree for about a minute…

Another nice pose by the Bullock’s Oriole!

The Bullock’s Oriole flies out of the bushes and to the heated bird bath…

Bullock’s Oriole spent much time chowing down seeds, could have been for 5 minutes…here with a Pine Siskin…

Snowy Owl at the Lake Express Ferry in Milwaukee Wisconsin on December 13, 2020

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One of my birding stops today produced a beautiful Snowy Owl. A female, at the Lake Express Ferry along the Milwaukee lakefront. There was very little action from this bird while I was present. Who knows, it maybe just had a big meal before arriving and was just kicking back and taking a break. They typically don’t do much during the day anyways. It was a partly cloudy day, very little wind, temps are 32 degrees. Images were taken on December 13, 2020.

The Snowy Owl fluffing up those feathers just after preening…

Snowy Owl preening…

Just a beautiful bird!

Common Redpolls at the Summerfest Amphitheater in Milwaukee Wisconsin on December 8, 2020

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Birding along the lakefront in Milwaukee near the Summerfest amphitheater I came across some recent reported Common Redpolls. They were a large flock of 50 plus birds. They fed on flower and weed seeds along the south end of the amphitheater. They did not hang around long while I was there but long enough for a couple of shots through the cyclone fence. No other special birds to note for the morning out. It was a chilly cloudy morning with temps starting below 32 degrees with a steady wind. Images were taken on December 8, 2020.

Common Redpoll in flight…

Common Redpoll eating Canada Goldenrod seeds…

Common Redpoll eating Evening Primrose seeds…

Common Redpoll eating Evening Primrose seeds…

Common Redpoll eating Evening Primrose seeds and keeping balance…

Common Redpoll eating aster seeds…

Common Redpoll eating aster seeds…

Evening Grosbeak at Grant Park in Milwaukee Wisconsin on December 1, 2020

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Checking out the bird feeder at Grant Park in Milwaukee today there was 1 Evening Grosbeak, a nice looking female. There have been some reported at this location so it was not a big surprise. But it is a nice surprise to have them in our area at this time. Hope we see more winter birds from the north soon. It was a cloudy day early on, cold with the wind and temps around 34 degrees. Images were taken on December 1, 2020.

Evening Grosbeak, female…

A look back…

Beautiful bird!

Sanderling at Lakeshore State Park in Milwaukee Wisconsin on November 19, 2020

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While birding Lakeshore State Park in Milwaukee I came upon a lone Sanderling at the beach. A late one for sure migrating south, here for a stop. I only hung around for a minute and a couple quick photos, I never saw it on shore, it only stood in the water. It stood in the wave action at the shoreline and appeared to find things to eat. Mild temps, but the wind made it chilly, and sun on and off. Images were taken on November 19, 2020.

Sanderling posing pretty…

In the wave…

Getting something to eat…

Another wave…

A nice pose…

Sandhill Cranes in Waukesha County Wisconsin on November 14, 2020

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Birding out in Waukesha County this morning I came across a family of 4 Sandhill Cranes. There were 2 adults and 2 juveniles. They were feeding in a field finding things to eat and actually came across a small spot where some corn was spilled. They hung around the corn for a few minutes and then left the area. It was a nice morning out, some sun to start but later clouded over, temps were cold about 31 degrees. Images were taken on November 14, 2020.

Sandhill Crane, adult looking for things to eat…

Sandhill Crane, juvenile just walking the field…

Sandhill Crane adult with juvenile (left) eating together, some of the spilled corn…

Sandhill Crane adult with juvenile (right) eating together…

Sandhill Crane, juvenile scratching…

Sandhill Crane, juvenile…

Sandhill Crane, adult just looking around…

Sandhill Crane, juvenile with corn in the bill…

Sandhill Crane, adult grabbing corn off the ground…

Sandhill Crane, adult

Sanderlings and Dunlins at McKinley Beach in Milwaukee County Wisconsin on October 31, 2020

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I started out my birding morning at McKinley Beach walking north along the lake. I heard of a Common Redpoll being seen in that area. No luck with that but on my way back to the beach area, using my bins, I noticed  some shorebirds on the south end of the beach. A quick walk over provided nice looks at 3 Dunlins and 2 Sanderlings. They seemed hungry and fed while I was present other than a little bathing by one Sanderling. It was a chilly morning with good winds from the north with some sun. Other places along the lakefront I stopped at were quiet. Images were taken on October 31, 2020.

One of the Dunlins in nonbreeding plumage…

Dunlin with food in the bill…

3 Dunlins…

Sanderling with the waves coming in…

Sanderling bathing…

Sanderling with food in the bill…

Sanderling closeup…

Sanderling looking pretty…

Sanderling preening…

Sanderling preening…

Sanderling fluffing up…

Sanderling, some wing stretching…

Sanderling

Dunlin posing pretty…

White-rumped Sandpiper at Lakeshore State Park in Milwaukee County Wisconsin on October 30, 2020

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While approaching the beach area at Lakeshore State Park a bird drops out of the sky 100 feet in front of me and lands at the beach. I was like what?? The bird, a White-rumped Sandpiper which is considered a rare bird for this location on this date. I quickly took a couple of photos as a guy behind me has 2 leashed dogs and he walks them at the beach everyday. I had 1 minute to photograph this bird as the dogs start coming down the beach right behind me and the bird flushed.  The bird took off and while birding at the park the next 30 minutes I did not see the bird return. It was a partly cloudy morning, a cold breeze from the north, temps around 35 degrees. Images were taken on October 30, 2020.

White-rumped Sandpiper, a white rump there…

Getting something to eat…

Back view…

More to eat in a very short time…

More to eat…

Moving out in the water before being flushed…

Dunlin at Lakeshore State Park in Milwaukee County Wisconsin on October 26, 2020

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Birding Lakeshore State Park this morning I was surprised to come across a Dunlin. The bird was in nonbreeding plumage so it was not as colorful as if it were spring, but still a beautiful bird. It was feeding on the east shore of the island. It appeared it was finding plenty to eat and moving around on a few of the rocks. It was a cold morning out with snow flurries earlier in the morning, temps around 34 with a good cloud cover. Images were taken on October 26, 2020.

The Dunlin getting back up on the rock after a little slip…

A beautiful shorebird!

Something on the bill…

Down into the water for something to eat…

Looking for things to eat…

Looking for things to eat…

It seemed like it was finding plenty…

Dunlin in breeding plumage, image taken on May 23, 2017

Snow Buntings at McKinley Beach in Milwaukee County Wisconsin on October 25, 2020

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Birding along the lakefront around noon in Milwaukee produced Snow Buntings at McKinley Beach. I came across 9 of them walking the area. They continually fed on grass or weeds seeds while I was present and did not move around much. Beautiful birds they are, first of the fall for me! It was a cold late morning when I was there with a good wind from the north, cloudy skies with temps around upper 30’s.

The Snow Bunting…on the rocks…

A slight wing stretch…

Eating grass seeds…

In search of grass seeds…

Eating grass seeds…

Eating grass seeds…

Just a pose…

A look to the left…beautiful feathers…

On the rocks…

Eating grass seeds…

Eating grass seeds…

Eating grass seeds…

Eating grass seeds…

Looking for more seeds to eat…

A beautiful species that blends in very well with the surroundings…

On the rocks…

California Gull at Johnson Creek in Jefferson County Wisconsin on October 20, 2020

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I saw the report of a California Gull, rare for this area at  Johnson Creek and decided to check it out this morning. Far from it’s normal range of the west coast but some do come inland a few states off breeding season. I arrived at the location reported, a new large concrete Kwik Trip parking lot still under construction north of the interstate.  When I arrived, present was Jim F in his car and had the gull already located. So that made it easy for me with the couple of hundred gulls present with some always coming and going. The gull did stand out though with the mantle being a little darker and the gull being a little larger than a Ring-billed Gull. It was resting when I arrived, eyes closed I would say. After about 25 minutes the gull coughed up a large pellet, I thought wow! A few minutes later it took flight and headed east towards the landfill. I noticed the gull only had one foot. A big thank you to Spence, Christin and Sandra for finding this awesome rare gull and getting the word out. Not a lifer as I saw one here back at this location in 2012. It was a cold cloudy morning, with some wind making it feel pretty cold! Images were taken on October 20, 2020.

The California Gull…with Ring-billed Gulls…

Resting when I arrived…

A wing stretch, leg stretch…1 foot…using its wing to balance…

Coughing up that LARGE pellet, which gulls do…

Maybe more to come but other gulls, Ring-billed Gulls looking on…

It was just time to take off I guess and head to the landfill…

The gulls were not flushed, it was just time to go…

Heading east…

The bill…

Preening…

Another one of when I arrived…

Horned Larks at Lakeshore State Park in Milwaukee Wisconsin on October 11, 2020

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While birding Lakeshore State Park I had brief views of Horned Larks. There were 5 present feeding along the east end of the park. I got a couple of shots off, but with all pedestrians, dog walkers, bikers, etc, these birds did not hang around and left the park. It was nice to see them even for a couple of minutes. A cloudy day but temps were pleasant. Images were taken on October 11, 2020.

Horned Lark, a little bit of a horn showing here…

5 of the feeding in a area just off the walk…

Looking for something to eat, that is all they did…

Maybe something here…

A look back…

Peregrine Falcon at Lakeshore State Park in Milwaukee Wisconsin on October 11, 2020

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As I was birding Lakeshore State Park in Milwaukee a darker subject caught my eye out in the open field on the ground. I knew this was too dark for a gull, it was a Peregrine Falcon! Peregrine Falcons are reported by some to be the fastest bird in the world, what a beautiful bird. There actually was a gull there too, but it was just the remains of a Ring-billed Gull, as the Peregrine Falcon had just finished eating most of the gull that it eats. I hung around from a distance and took a few shots. It moved a few feet from the gull killing site at one point but then eventually took to the sky. The park was loaded with bikers, walkers, joggers, even had a Yoga class going nearby. I photographed the remains of the gull for documentation,  interesting how the bird sorted out the body parts of the gull. “Dana” is this name of this beauty. (See more information on Dana at the bottom of this page) A cloudy day but temps were pleasant. Images were taken on October 11, 2020.

***** Warning, some images are graphic *****

Where I observed the Peregrine Falcon just finishing up the eating of the Ring-billed Gull…

Looking at me…

Looking around at all the park visitors…

Flies a short distance…

Leg bands are seen…

Looking at me again, mouth some what open…

Mouth closed…

The killing site…

Feathers galore, you know there was some struggling and plucking going on here…

Parts sorted out…

Distant shot leaving the area…

This information was provided to me by Greg Septon of Falconwatch.
This is a female named “Dana” (b/blu) 79/W. She was produced in 2019 at the St. Mary’s Hospital nest site in Chicago, IL. She turned up at the Veolia Water site in Milwaukee on March 31 this year as a brown immature bird. She was courted by the resident male “Rounder” (b/g) B/38 who was produced in 2007 at Milwaukee’s Miller Brewery site.
Dana laid 2 eggs between April 30 – May 2. Both eggs hatched on June 6, I banded them on June 25, and, both successfully fledged.