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What we do
Who we are
Our New Name
Bird & Nature Blog
Newsletters & Reports
Commitment to Equity & Inclusion
Relationship to National
Our Partners
Community Standards
Contact Us
Birds
Friday Feathered Features
All About Birding
Entryway to Birding Blog
Who's That Singing?
Into the Nest
Go Birding!
Resources for Bird Outings
Attracting Birds
Sick or Injured Birds
Bird FAQ
Land
Explore our land
Fair Meadows Sanctuary
Faville Grove Sanctuary
Goose Pond Sanctuary
Hillside Prairie Sanctuary
Otsego Marsh
Our Other Properties
Interactive Storymaps
Partners in Conservation
National Land Trust Accreditation
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Why Nature Education?
Our Education Program
Resources for Educators
Adult Education
Issues
Audubon Name
Bird-Safe Glass Ordinance
Prevent Birds from Hitting Your Windows
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Friday Feathered Feature

Showcasing a different bird species each week

Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance
April 26, 2024
Friday Feathered Feature

2024 Annual Midwest Crane Count

Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance
April 26, 2024
Friday Feathered Feature
2024 Annual Midwest Crane Count

Many bird watchers look forward to the annual crane count coordinated by the International Crane Foundation. This year, it was held on April 13.

Photo by Gary Shackelford

Tagged: goose pond, goose pond sanctuary, fair meadows, Fair Meadows Sanctuary, crane count, Sandhill crane, crane

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Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance
April 19, 2024
Friday Feathered Feature

American White Pelican

Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance
April 19, 2024
Friday Feathered Feature
American White Pelican

At Faville Grove Sanctuary, American White Pelicans announce their return from southern coastal waters in large flashes of white above the Crawfish River.

Photo by Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren

Tagged: faville grove sanctuary, faville grove, friday feathered feature, pelican, white pelican, american white pelican

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Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance
April 12, 2024
Friday Feathered Feature

Spring Birds in a Prairie Swale

Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance
April 12, 2024
Friday Feathered Feature
Spring Birds in a Prairie Swale

This prairie version of a suburban rain garden or a woodland vernal pool is a valuable food resource for both migrating and resident birds.

Photo by Gary Shackelford

Tagged: Fair Meadows Sanctuary, Fair Meadows, fair meadows, spring, prairie

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Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance
April 5, 2024
Friday Feathered Feature

Ring-necked Duck

Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance
April 5, 2024
Friday Feathered Feature
Ring-necked Duck

Ring-necked Ducks (Aythya collaris) are named for a chestnut ring encircling the necks of the drakes, but it is faint and can only be seen at close range or with a bird in hand.

Photo by Gary Shackelford

Tagged: goose pond, goose pond sanctuary, duck, ring-necked duck

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Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance
March 29, 2024
Friday Feathered Feature

Killdeer

Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance
March 29, 2024
Friday Feathered Feature
Killdeer

Vociferous by nature and by scientific name (Charadrius vociferus) the Killdeer gets its common name from the sound of its shrill, far-carrying cry as it circles in flight.

Photo by Gary Shackelford

Tagged: faville grove sanctuary, faville grove, friday feathered feature, plover, killdeer

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