2023 Christmas Bird Count Results: South-Central Wisconsin

Southern Wisconsin is full of bird enthusiasts. So it’s no surprise that each year, this part of the state turns out a great set of Christmas Bird Counts. In 2023, 12 counts were done within the BBA chapter area (which encompasses 10 counties), coordinated independently and made possible by dedicated, excellent volunteers. Below are the results of the 2023 Christmas Bird Counts in our area.

Thank you to everyone involved for sharing your time, energy, and enthusiasm for birds!

Photo by Courtney Celley/USFWS

How do I ethically observe eagles, owls, or other sensitive species?

How do I ethically observe eagles, owls, or other sensitive species?

In nature, it can be really special to encounter a bird like a Bald Eagle or a Great Horned Owl, but important to remembers that some species are sensitive to disturbance. How can I ethically observe sensitive species?

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An important update for our members

Although the Board is confident in the rigor and integrity of the name selection process we underwent, this is a problem we did not foresee or intend to create, and it is one we do not wish to perpetuate. To ensure that our focus remains on our mission-related work to protect birds, the Board voted in mid-December to amend our name by selecting a new geographic descriptor.

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