In late August, some bird species will begin to migrate south including warblers, shorebirds, and nighthawks. The first of the American robins will leave too,...
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Can Tom Turkeys Sire Young From Beyond the Grave?
Usually, the most dominant tom turkeys (one or two) breed with most of the hens in an area. But what if they are shot early during...
Burning Habitat: Profound Truth From A Real Fire Bird
The Phoenix, a bird of Greek mythology, was destroyed and reborn in fire: a symbol of rejuvenation and long life. It’s a tale for sure,...
Firewood: Wanted Dead or Alive?
Firewood does more for Doug and Laurie than heat their house all winter. “I’m not cutting firewood, just to cut firewood,” asserts Doug. “There is...
The Nelsons’ Oak Savanna of Dreams
“If you build it, they will come,” said a voice in Ray’s head from the movie Field of Dreams. The voice led Ray to build...
Command the Sun to Promote Young Forest
By Bill Kiser, Wildlife Biologist, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program For plants, it’s all about sunlight: Where sunlight hits,...
Mating to the Beat of a Different Drum
Each spring during mating season, male grouse claim their territory by “drumming” to attract females and fend off other males. Males will frequent the same...
Canary in the Coal Mine, Grouse in the Habitat
Like a canary in the coal mine, grouse tell us something about the habitat. Miners knew, if the canary stayed alive, there was enough fresh,...
What migratory birds are returning to my land?
By Daniel Schneider, Grassland Bird Specialist, UW-Madison Department of Forest & Wildlife Ecology and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Research Birds have unique preferences...