A new year brings optimism although Baby Optimism seems to have had a difficult birth and an uncertain future in 2025. But outside, hope is always to be found. Reality too.
Photo by Linda Ib’s photopix FCC
An Under-appreciated Hoodie
Waiting for me this week was one of the coolest and most handsome Wisconsin waterfowl, a Hooded Merganser, aka the hoodie. This was a drake in his full plumage with his magnificent crest. He was socializing with a small group of Mallards but the connection did not last. They flew and he fished, more on that in a bit
Photo by Mick Thompson
Legislative Council study committee on Sandhill Cranes: September update
The Wisconsin Legislative Council has created a study committee focused on addressing the agricultural impact of cranes in our state. The study committee has met twice so far, and SoWBA staff have attended both as members of the public.
Photo by Arlene Koziol
