Starling surge reshapes Wisconsin bird counts
The article traces the rise of the European Starling in Wisconsin since 1923 and details dramatic census increases from 19 birds in 1939 Milwaukee counts to 471 755 total birds in 1978 across 75 counts. It notes starling aggression toward other species, reliance on animal waste for food, roosting on tall buildings, and the author’s observations on their mimicry and impact on ecosystems.
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Extinction threat grows for rare Wisconsin plants
Nearly 1,700 rare plants from orchids to 120 foot trees face endangered status after new amendments to the Endangered Species Act slow listing. Northern Monkshood is Wisconsin’s sole plant on federal endangered or proposed lists, with a wide range across several states. The changes require habitat definitions and economic impact statements, delaying protections and threatening extinction for many species.
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State park use costs set to rise starting January
DNR officials in Eau Claire reported fee increases across Wisconsin state parks and camping areas effective January 1. Highlights include resident daily visitor permits up to 2, nonresident annual stickers to 15, camping site charges up 75 cents, electric rises to 1, and reservation fees up to 2 50. The West Central District lists 14 parks and trails affected. Reservations for 1980 can be made after January 1 with revised forms available from park offices and DNR headquarters in Eau Claire, La Crosse, and Black River Falls.
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Lincoln County eastern timber wolf shot during deer season
An eastern timber wolf, endangered and protected, was shot Nov. 17 in the New Wood area of Lincoln County. The 86 pound male was discovered by hunters who alerted DNR officials. Investigations continue with possible arrest. federal fines reach 20000 and state penalties up to 1000 plus jail. Authorities noted prior warnings about a small wolf colony in the area and contrasted the animal with coyotes.
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Dozen Plus Whooping Cranes Wintering in Texas Refuge
Seventy five whooping cranes have arrived to winter at the Arkansas Wildlife Refuge near Austwell Texas the U S Fish and Wildlife Service said We hope to reach about 81 if all return One more crane arrived this year than last credited to six chicks hatched in Canada The population has dwindled to about 120 from a low under 40 but conservation drives boosted the numbers
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Otter and beaver trapping rules and bow season update
Trappers must request otter permits and tags by December 20. initial forms were due November 22. No season bag limit on beaver, two otters allowed north of Highway 64, and one otter south of Highway 64. Beaver and otter trapping runs December 15 to March 23. otter season ends March 2. Bow deer second half opens December 1 and closes December 31.
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