Stink Bug
Stink Bug There are many varieties of the stink bug. Most are olive green and black, although some are brightly colored and all are shield-shaped insects.
Category: Midwest Wildlife
3 Things Gardeners Can Do To Help The Declining Honey Bee Population
Want to help out the declining honey bee population? I have put together a list of 3 things gardeners can do to help the declining honey bee population.
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 olive color.
Grow Your Own Safflower Seed
Grow Your Own Safflower Seed Looking to keep the squirrels off your feeders? Try changing your birdseed. Birds like safflower seed squirrels dislike it. So, if you are looking for a great way to feed...
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 the winter months, the birds sport white flecking to them
Red-Breasted Nuthatch
Our winter visitors the red-breasted nuthatch are back for the season. As soon as the weather starts getting cold, I will usually see my first red-breasted nuthatch.
Fields Of Sandhill Cranes
The Fall Gathering: Sandhill Cranes Feasting in Wisconsin’s Farm Fields As summer fades into the cool embrace of autumn in Wisconsin, a magnificent spectacle unfolds across the rural landscapes. It’s a gathering of majestic birds,...
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 red crest on the top of the bird’s head.
Blue Jays and Peanuts
Blue Jays and Peanuts There is a soft and gentle rain coming down from the heavens this morning as I sit quietly at my kitchen table watching the deck peanut wreath full of blue jays...
3 Ways to Dry Fruit for the Birds
3 Ways to Dry Fruit for the Birds As the year goes on and the weather turns a little cooler I find myself drying more fruits and berries for the birds. It is a fairly...
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 a fan of the feeder.
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.
Simple Tray Deck Bird Feeders
Simple Tray Deck Bird Feeders If you are in need of a simple solution to feed your feathered friends but do not have room for traditional feeders, how about simple tray deck bird feeders?
Blister Beetle
Blister Beetle A few of many beetles in the blister beetle family. The beetle is part of the Meloidae family, they are called blister beetles for a good reason.
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 is one of the few woodpecker species that migrate.