October 24, 2025

The Whip-poor-will and the Hawk

October 24, 2025

When I looked up, there were now two birds in the sky—the hawk and a smaller bird. What I witnessed next was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Photo by Gary Shackelford

Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance

September 29, 2023

Friday Feathered Feature

Fulvous & Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks

Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance

September 29, 2023

Friday Feathered Feature

Black-bellied and Fulvous Whistling-ducks are found in the southern United States. Both species were formerly known as “tree ducks” since they often roost in trees.

Photo by Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren

Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance

July 28, 2023

Friday Feathered Feature

Swallow-tailed Kite

Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance

July 28, 2023

Friday Feathered Feature

The Swallow-tailed Kite is one of our favorite birds to see when we visit Florida. In July, Mark was surprised to see one flying about five miles north of Goose Pond Sanctuary. . . the first record for Columbia County!

Photo by Arlene Koziol

Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance

January 27, 2023

Friday Feathered Feature

Poynette CBC's Black-legged Kittiwake

Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance

January 27, 2023

Friday Feathered Feature

The 51st Poynette Christmas Bird Count, coordinated by Susan Foote-Martin and Mark Martin, was held on New Year’s Eve 2022. Ten feeder counters, plus three dozen field counters—who walked 19 miles and drove 488 miles—found 68 species and 10,183 birds.

Photo by Mick Thompson

Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance

April 29, 2022

Friday Feathered Feature

Garganey at Zeloski Marsh

Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance

April 29, 2022

Friday Feathered Feature

"A Garganey observed last week at Zeloski Marsh is only the second individual reported in Wisconsin history. This bird is a twitcher’s dream. Is it rare? Yup. Did someone provide decent directions? You bet. Does it have a unique look? Yes. Easy to get to? Mhmm."

Photo via Pixabay