Friday Feathered Feature

Filming Grassland Birds at Goose Pond

Filming Grassland Birds at Goose Pond

Since 1970, more than three quarters of all grassland bird species are in decline. In response, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Center for Conservation Media (CCM) began the project “Restoring North America’s Central Grasslands” to advance policy and funding goals through education.

Photo by Arlene Koziol

Tree Swallow

Tree Swallow

Having made their way to Faville Grove over one month ago—quicker than most swallows due to their shorter migration from the southern United Sates, Mexico, and parts of the Caribbean—Tree Swallows have inhabited nest boxes and tree cavities in most of the upper parts of the US.

Photo by Mick Thompson

Yellow-throated Warbler

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

Garganey at Zeloski Marsh

Garganey at Zeloski Marsh

"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