Population swings of the dickcissel in Wisconsin
A Wisconsin naturalist notes year to year dickcissel population variability. Peak years 1964 1967 and 1968 stand out, with a dramatic 225 individuals in Dane County in 1964 and over 1 000 000 in the southwest. Breeding Bird Survey indexes show a long decline through the 1970s while meadowlark numbers remain steadier. The writer invites readers to report sightings and shares farm conservation ideas to attract and nest birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Wisconsin
Burnett
Washburn
Sawyer
St. Croix
Dunn
Chippewa
Richard Taber
John Emlen
John Wiens
Emlen
Wiens
Madison
Dane County
Bear Causes Wisconsin Forest Fire In Lightning Bear Incident
A Wisconsin forest blaze near Hayward started when a bear cub touched a 12 000 volt line on June 17 causing the cub to be electrocuted and ignite a half acre of brush before rain aided extinguishing efforts. The cub weighed 25 to 30 pounds and was born this year. Michigan deer hunters face reduced permits as winter losses and a near record harvest shape seasonal quotas for antlerless deer in the northern Lower Peninsula and southern Lower Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayward
Natural Resources Commission
Lower Peninsula
Lower Michigan
Task force backs split of Wisconsin DNR into two divisions
The Governor's Commission on DNR Evaluation recommended creating an environmental affairs division and a resource management division to run Wisconsin DNR operations. The two division heads and the department secretary would be named by the Natural Resources Board after a 20-7 vote. J Michael Ley called it a significant change.
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Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Natural Resources Board
Governor’s Commission On
DNR
Anthony Earl
Hempe
Rep
Richard Matty
Rcrivitz
Senate
Matty
Commission
State funds crane sanctuary project near Baraboo
The International Crane Foundation plans a five year 3.5 million building program on a 160 acre farm north of Baraboo to create a crane sanctuary with 14 buildings including a 700000 administration center. The non profit group founded in 1973 seeks hatchery quarantine and breeder pods with initial work starting next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Crane Foundation
Baraboo
The
Japan
South Korea
West Germany
Foundation
Middleton Architectural
Wright
Federal agents crack down on illegal bird selling ring
Federal agents raided the Gold Anvil jewelry shop in Franklin Michigan on May 7 and arrested owner Marcus C Spoutz taxidermist Wayne Miller and seven others on federal felony charges for illegal sale of protected birds including hawks owls eagles and other species. Birds sold for 90 to 100 dollars with buyers including women interior decorators and gift buyers. The majority of birds were raptors captured or shot illegally from the U S and abroad with some smuggled hides found in luggage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Gold Anvil
Franklin, Mich
Detroit
Marcus C. Spoutz
Wayne Miller
Mr. Spoutz
U.S
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By Sam Robbins
Meadowlark
Rusk
Meadowlarks
T.S
Chippewa Falls
Chippewa County
Mr. Robbins
Medford
United Church of Christ
Dorchester
Milwaukee Public Museum
Eau Claire
Robbins Nest
Smoking Bear
Tom Dillon
Hayward Ranger Station
Dillon
Michigan
Michigan Natural Resources Department
Task Force
Split
Wausau
J. Michael Ley
American Kennel Club
AKC
America
James Wright
Jeff Smoller
Information and Education
Janesville
A. Henry Hempe
Rep. Matty
Robert Jones
Kohler
Mr. Jones
Smoller
Legend Lake
Menominee County
Washington Island
Gov. Dreyfus
Miller
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