Category: In The Wild

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Midwest Nature with our “In the Wild” category, your gateway to exploring the region’s vibrant wildlife and wildflowers! Discover the wonders of Midwest Nature through our comprehensive guides on birds, insects, and waterfowl, perfect for enthusiasts in Wisconsin and beyond.

From spotting cardinals in your yard, to hunting down warblers in Oconto County to identifying monarch butterflies along Upper Michigan trails, our Wildlife section offers tips to deepen your connection to the region’s ecosystems.

Learn about the habits of mallards and herons in our Waterfowl guides, tailored for Midwest adventurers seeking to explore local wetlands.

Dive into the world of wildflowers and foraging with our resources. Our Foraging guides unlock the secrets of Midwest Nature.  Teaching you how to safely harvest elderberries, violets, and dandelions for culinary and craft creations. Whether you’re crafting elderberry syrup or identifying edible weeds in Wisconsin’s prairies, our tips inspire sustainable practices. The Identification section helps you recognize native wildflowers like coneflowers and milkweed, enhancing your hikes with knowledge of the Midwest’s flora.

Perfect for nature lovers, hikers, and foragers,  This category celebrates Midwest Nature’s diversity. Explore Wisconsin’s trails, from the Mountain Bay Trail to Marinette County waterfalls, and connect with the region’s natural heritage. Our guides offer practical advice, stunning visuals, and local insights to fuel your outdoor adventures. Visit our Ecwid store (Nikkilynndesign) for nature-inspired crafts, and start your journey into Midwest Nature today!

Downy Woodpecker

Downy Woodpecker The Downy woodpecker is the smallest of North America’s woodpeckers but there are many smaller species elsewhere, especially the piculets. General Information Woodpecker with mainly black on the upper parts & wings, with...

Red Bellied Woodpecker

Red Bellied Woodpecker The red-bellied woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker of the Picidae family. It breeds mainly in the eastern United States, ranging as far south as Florida and as far north as Canada. Its...

House Finch

House Finch The house finch is a small passerine bird that is part of the family Fringillidae.  They are generally seen hanging onto the food source their eating from, perched, or scavenging the ground for food.

Gray Fox

Gray Fox I was on my way to photograph the sunset along the shores of Green Bay which requires me to head out through the country roads but I didn’t get all that far.  This...
Thirteen Lined Ground Squirrel

Thirteen Lined Ground Squirrel

Thirteen Lined Ground Squirrel The thirteen-lined ground squirrel, also known as the striped gopher, leopard ground squirrel, squinney, and as the leopard-spermophile in Audubon’s day, is a ground squirrel. It is widely distributed over grasslands...