Category: Birds

Birds of the Midwest & Beyond

The Birds category explores Midwest birds found across Wisconsin and surrounding states. You’ll discover songbirds, woodpeckers, waterfowl, raptors, and wild turkeys.

Each post focuses on identification, behavior, habitat, and seasonal movement. Learn how different species nest, migrate, and adapt throughout the year.

You’ll also find feeding habits, habitat details, and simple tips to help you recognize birds in your area. Whether you watch goldfinches at your feeder or spot herons near quiet waters, this category helps you better understand the birds that share our landscape.

January 28, 2018
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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.
June 5, 2017
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Catbird Cries

Catbird Cries Catbirds arrive back from their southern hones the last week of April. You will notice the sound of the catbird cries. If there are a few catbirds in the area it may sometimes...
March 10, 2017
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Eastern Phoebe

Eastern Phoebe The Eastern phoebe is a medium-sized passerine bird that is part of the flycatcher family. Both the male and females have pale brown heads and backs with a white belly. and black beak....
January 13, 2017
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Blue Jays

Blue Jays There are a few birds that when they visit your backyard, you know what they are, immediately, just by the sound.  Blue jays are one of those birds. Blue jays are predominantly blue...
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