justnorth posted on June 15, 2007 07:56 :: 1798 Views
Warm temperatures and the advance of spring have made for good nesting conditions for many species of birds. Broods of ruffed grouse, turkeys, pheasants, mallards, Canada geese, sandhill cranes and other early nesters have all been reported. Most other species of birds have all arrived and are on territories and incubating eggs. Some shorebird species including black-bellied plovers and white-rumped sandpipers are still migrating through Wisconsin or wandering as non-breeders.
This is an excellent time of year for birders to practice their birding by ear skills. Cool days with reduced winds will keep birds active and singing well into the afternoon.
Interesting bird sightings from this last week include black-legged kittiwake, arctic tern and little gulls all from Sheboygan; harlequin ducks in Port Washington and Sheboygan, a continuing chuck-will's widow in Jackson County; a large movement of red crossbills near Lake Superior; an adult yellow-crowned night heron and Wilson's phalarope at Turtle Valley Wildlife Area and worm-eating warblers in the Baraboo Hills.
Managers at Crex Meadows Wildlife Area report good numbers of yellow rails and sharp-tailed sparrows at traditional spots. Birders are encouraged to submit their bird sightings during the nesting season to www.ebird.org/WI so that we can better track our bird populations across the state.
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