Friday Feathered Feature
Showcasing a different bird species each week
It’s hard to believe that the Reckless Wrens have been birding for 10 years. I heard about the Great Wisconsin Birdathon its very first year, and we’ve been doing this every year because it’s fun! It is also a wonderful way to raise money for Madison Audubon and the Bird Protection Fund.
Photo by Arlene Koziol
The Ruby-throated Hummingbird is, in many ways, a particular bird, seeming to prefer to nectar on red and orange flowers. This preference opens up interesting questions of behavioral ecology, evolution, and even etymology. Do the hummingbirds actually prefer red-hued flowers?
Photo by Kelly Colgan Azar
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
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
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
