Friday Feathered Feature

Willow Flycatcher

Willow Flycatcher

These small, olive-colored birds, unlike many bird species, are born already knowing their calls. They can be distinguished by the males’ distinct fitz-bew call used to defend their territories. 

Photo by Arlene Koziol

Transformation

Transformation

As a crafter, a baker, and a gardener, I love a good before-and-after project… What is more satisfying than total transformation as a result of your vision and hard work? That feeling is magnified—exponentially—when we’re talking about land restoration.

Photo by Brenna Marsicek / Madison Audubon

Bird Berry Buffet

Bird Berry Buffet

It’s berry season at Fair Meadows Sanctuary! A recent article reported on a study showing that migratory birds chose to feast on native berries and almost entirely ignored non-native fruit.

Photo by Gary Shackelford

American Kestrel Monitoring 2023

American Kestrel Monitoring 2023

2023 was another record-breaking year for Madison Audubon’s Kestrel Nest Box Monitoring Program. With 228 boxes spread over 12 counties, these small, but fierce, falcons had plenty of cavities to choose from.

Photo by Madison Audubon