Friday Feathered Feature

Summer 2026 bird point count results: Goose Pond, Erstad Prairie, Otsego Marsh, and Hillside Prairie

I conducted similar point counts to learn what birds can be found on these properties to reflect how management decisions have affected bird populations and how we can make informed management decisions going forward.

Photo by Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren

Kestrel Nest Box Monitoring & Banding (2026)

Kestrel Nest Box Monitoring & Banding (2026)

American Kestrels, North America’s smallest falcon, have faced a population decline of over 60% in the last 60 years. With an increased removal of nesting habitat came an increased need for them to rely on provided housing like nest boxes.

photo: Courtney Celley/USFWS

 
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