In the last couple of days, Red-winged Blackbirds have arrived at the Fox River in downtown Waukesha, WI. It sure sounded like spring was in the air this morning when I saw and heard 5 Male Red-winged Blackbirds along the river walk. They were perched high in trees and on … Continue reading
A pair of Hooded Mergansers were present on the Fox River in downtown Waukesha WI. today. The female has been around for a couple of days but a male arrived this afternoon. The pair hung together swimming, catching prey and preening. Other species present were Common Goldeneye Ducks (m-f), Red-breasted … Continue reading
Mute Swans on the Fox River in downtown Waukesha Wisconsin. A pair of Mute Swans have stopped in for a visit here on the river with some open water as temperatures have eased in recent days. Most places in the area are still froze over. Their stay so far has … Continue reading
An American Black Duck on the Fox River in Waukesha WI. Photographs were taken on March 16, 2014. Other species present were Common Goldeneye Ducks (m-f), Red-breasted and ~30 Common Mergansers (m-f), with many Mallards (f-m). A large portion of the river froze up with the cold temps over night, … Continue reading
Northern Shovelers on the Fox River in Waukesha Wisconsin. Other species present were Common Goldeneye Ducks (m-f), Redhead Ducks (m-f), Red-breasted and Common Mergansers (m-f), American Coots, first of the year for me and many Mallards. Surprisingly, I did not see any female American Shovelers, just males. Two Mute Swans … Continue reading
Red-breasted Mergansers on the Fox River in Waukesha and at the mouth of the Milwaukee River on the Milwaukee Lakefront. Other species present were Greater Scaups and the Common Goldeneyes. The ice was starting to break up well and move around inside the breakwall with temps in the low 50’s, … Continue reading
Purple Finches, Northern Cardinals, and Black-capped Chickadees feeding on the natural food supply, crab apples for their seeds and white ash seeds in the South Kettle Moraine, Waukesha County, WI. Photographs were taken on March 7, 2014 Purple Finches Northern Cardinals Black-capped Chickadees
The mouth of the Milwaukee River on the Milwaukee Lakefront was pretty iced up along with the harbor. The little water that was open held a few Greater Scaups with nice views. They did some diving for mussels while I was there. Some of the other species present that day … Continue reading
Common Goldeneye Ducks on the Fox River, Waukesha Wisconsin. Photographs were taken on March 5, 2014 Common Goldeneye Binomial name: Buecephala clangula Category: Duck, Geese, and Swans Size: 16–20” long, 30.3–32.7” wing span Weight: M 2.3 lbs., F 1.7 lbs. Habitat: Lakes, ponds and rivers near forest lands. Diet: The … Continue reading
The area of the mouth of the Milwaukee River on the Milwaukee Lakefront produced 3 Red-throated Loons. Some of the other species present and photographed were White-winged Scoters, Common Goldeneyes, Red-breasted Mergansers, and Greater Scaups. Red-throated Loon Binomial name: Gavia stellata Category: Loons Description: Dark gray feathers with a white … Continue reading
Late this afternoon, the otherwise restful Snowy Owl finally became active. After napping on a snow pile for about 30 minutes, the Snowy Owl took flight. She found her target in grassy patch covered with a thin layer of snow about 1000 feet away: a meal. She promptly landed on … Continue reading
Snowy Owls Buena Vista Grasslands Wildlife Area in Portage County WI. Images taken on February 11, 2014
Red-tailed Hawk catches its prey, a Short-tailed Shrew at Mitchell Park in Brookfield WI. Photographs taken on February 5, 2014.
Snowy Owl at the Buena Vista Grasslands in Portage County WI. Photograph taken on February 2, 2014
