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Winter Raptor Survey: Goose Pond to the Wisconsin River

Winter Raptor Survey: Goose Pond to the Wisconsin River

We have been interested in raptor migration for decades. A few years ago, a fellow member of the Hawk Migration Association (HMA) told us about the ongoing Winter Raptor Survey project, and he encouraged us to take part. We decided to take him up on it.

Photo by Arlene Koziol

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

Great Horned Owl

Great Horned Owl

While most of Wisconsin's breeding birds are stuffing their beaks at bird feeders or soaking up their last month(s) on their winter range, one of Wisconsin's earliest breeding birds, Great Horned Owls, are already in full mating season swing.

Photo by Sandra Uecker/USFWS

 
 
 
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