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Scarlet Tanager

The Scarlet Tanager is probably is our most brilliant plumaged songbirds and a common summer resident throughout the Midwest, It arrives late in April…

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Winter Birds

Many birds migrate in the fall to warmer climates, but we have a variety of winter birds that stick around and tough out the…

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Interesting Facts About Hummingbirds

Love hummingbirds? So do I! Here are some interesting facts about hummingbirds you may not know.…

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Palm Warbler

Palm Warbler birds are yellow and brown birds with rusty brown head caps that are relatively common throughout Wisconsin during the spring and fall…

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American Redstart

American Redstart The American Redstart is a warbler that can be found traveling through Wisconsin in the spring fleeting from tree to tree. The…

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Birds That Eat Nyjer Thistle Seed

Below are some common birds that eat Nyjer thistle seed at your feeders. The listing will include pictures and identifying markings to help you…

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9 Woodpeckers of Wisconsin

Worldwide, there are 216 members of the Picidae, or woodpecker family The 9 woodpeckers of Wisconsin that have been reported from the picidae and…

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Northern Cardinal

The northern cardinal is a mid-sized songbird wat are about 8-9 inches in length. The Male is a vibrant red, while the female is a reddish…

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European Starlings

European starlings (starlings for short) are about the size of a blackbird with glossy black plumage that has a metallic look to them. During…

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Red-Breasted Nuthatch

Our winter visitors the red-breasted nuthatch is at back for the season. As soon as the weather starts getting cold, I will usually see…

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Pileated Woodpecker

Pileated Woodpecker The pileated woodpecker is the largest woodpecker in North America. The term pileated comes from the Latin word pileatus meaning “capped” which refers to the…

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Red Eyed Vireo

Red Eyed Vireo The red eyed vireo is a small songbird that you might see trying to catch insects in your trees. The bird isn’t…

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Chestnut Sided Warbler

The Chestnut Sided Warbler is a fast-moving, yellow, black, brown, and white warbler. Found throughout Wisconsin during the spring through fall.…

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Northern Flicker

The northern flicker (Colaptes auratus) or common flicker is a medium-sized bird of the woodpecker family. It is native to most of North America, parts of Central America, Cuba, and the Cayman Islands, and…

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