Warbler Watch: Spring Seen Across Wisconsin Birds
A Wisconsin spring birding column notes 26 warbler species observed this season with 17 actually seen by the author. It recalls elusive songs, windy mornings, and a Connecticut warbler that lingered in a yard for days, plus notes on pine warblers and other regional bird activity. The piece ends urging readers to learn songs and enjoy sharing nature with families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Connecticut
Drummond
Taylor County
Rib Lake
B.G., Merrillan
Siberian crane Ramsar hatched at Baraboo foundation
The International Crane Foundation in Baraboo reports a May hatch named Ramsar, a Siberian crane born via artificial insemination. Ramsar joins Dusheoka and a third chick this year, boosting Baraboo's captive population to 13 birds. Ramsar’s sex is unknown for about a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Crane Foundation
Baraboo
Foundation
Scott Freeman
Ramsar
Dusheoka
Mr. Freeman
Freeman
Dushenka
Ghandi
Hirakawa
Tilliman
Wolf
Poyang
Yangtze River
China
Fifth crane egg dies amid incubation at international foundation
The Inter national Crane Foundation reports a fifth Siberian crane egg likely died during incubation. Jane Fordham, the foundation administrator, notes the egg will not hatch. Two other crane eggs were laid last month and it is unclear if those are fertile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Fordham
Ms. Fordham
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Warbler
Nashville
Louisiana
la Crosse
Lake Michigan
Nest
By Sam Robbins
Robbins
Medford
United Church of Christ
Dorchester
Milwaukee Public Museum
Eau Claire
Wis
Dan
Gilman Tractor and Imp., Inc
Gilman
Madison
Oka State Nature Reserve
Moscow
Siberia
India
Pakistan
Afghanistan
Parts & Service Dept
Great Lakes Region
N.H
Balers N.H
Blaer N.H
Baler N.H. Bale
Thrower
RS L.H
Meyers
Bushman Enterprises
Greenwood
Sales & Service
Ralph Omtredt
Boomer, WI
Jeff Smiskey
Chippewa Falls
Mark Howard
Chetek
Ford
New Holland
Choppers
Gehl
Cult
Hesston
Tom Tobola
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