Friday Feathered Feature

Greater White-fronted Goose

Greater White-fronted Goose

As flocks of cranes, geese, and ducks pass overhead, keep an ear out for less familiar calls such as the high-pitched yodel of Greater White-Fronted Geese (Anser albifrons).

photo by Mike Budd/USFWS

2025 Poynette Christmas Bird Count

2025 Poynette Christmas Bird Count

Every Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is different. We enjoy the counts because you never know what observations you will have: your favorite winter bird, high numbers of a common bird, a bird that is out of place in late December, or even a rare bird.

Photo by Courtney Celley/USFWS

Blue Jay

Blue Jay

Blue Jays, with their quirky attributes, are quite a fun bird to observe and get to know. They can be found year round at Faville Grove, often seen in oak woodlands or savannas like the Lake Mills Ledge.

photo by Courtney Celley/USFWS