Buck posted on July 29, 2007 10:48 :: 1835 Views
Shorebird migration is beginning to heat up with many adults and even a few first-year birds staging in Wisconsin on their way to points farther south. Tree swallows are beginning to stage in large groups and sandhill cranes are beginning to flock up in recently harvested farm fields.
Warm dry conditions across most of the state have resulted in low water levels in many rivers and wetlands allowing for good shorebird and marsh bird viewing opportunities. Shorebird migration is beginning to heat up with many adults and even a few first-year birds staging in Wisconsin on their way to points farther south. Good spots to view shorebirds include Crex Meadows Wildlife Area, Horicon Marsh NWR, Lake Mills Wildlife Area - Zeloski Marsh Unit, and the widespread of the Yahara River north of Stoughton. To see a full list of managed areas for shorebirds for this summer go to www.ebird.org/WI and click on the shorebird link. As we approach August we will begin to see some movement of warblers and other long-distance migrants. Tree swallows are beginning to stage in large groups and sandhill cranes are beginning to flock up in recently harvested farm fields. Rare birds reported this week include lingering black-necked stilt and little blue heron at Horicon, western sandpiper in Milwaukee, and a white-eyed vireo in Arena. As always, please report bird sightings to www.ebird.org/WI to help track bird populations across the state.
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