Friday Feathered Feature
Showcasing a different bird species each week
Calla Norris reported the first ever Yellow-throated Warbler (State Endangered and 23rd warbler on the Goose Pond Bird Checklist) at Goose Pond on April 21 at the Prairie Lane residence, the 271st bird species identified at the sanctuary.
Photo by Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren
Thrashing on the ground, flipping up leaves, and generally sounding like an animal much bigger than it actually is, my first experience with an eastern towhee opened my eyes to the ground foragers and nesters of the woods. The Eastern Towhee strikes a brash attitude on the forest floor.
Photo via Pixabay.
The Annual Midwest Crane Count, which originated in Columbia County in 1976, has evolved to include 100 counties with over 2,500 volunteers each year. It provides the International Crane Foundation with valuable data used to monitor the eastern population of Sandhill Cranes and Whooping Cranes.
Photo by Mick Thompson
