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More Incredible Bird Watching Locations in Wisconsin

admin — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Still not getting your bird watching fix? Books can only get you so far and unless you’ve been to places like http://www.direct.tv/direct-tv/Wisconsin/ to get all your fancy nature channels, you might really be craving another outdoor excursion, which is why we’ve put together another incredible article about bird watching locations in Wisconsin.

First on our list is Alma, Wisconsin! If you ever wanted to catch the annual migration of the Tundra swans then you won’t have any problem spotting them from the observation deck on Rieck’s Lake Park.

Next, you might want to check out the 1000 Islands Environmental Center and the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore respectively, but don’t try to cram it all into one day. Take some time to enjoy the 300-acre refuge of 1000 Islands where you can see all kinds of birds like the eagles, great blue herons and mergansers. Then, enjoy the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and their 240 different species of bird.

And if that isn’t enough, top off your bird watching excursion with a trip on down to Avon Bottoms. Here you will find 1,600 acres of varying habitats from prairie to swamp to savannah.

That should hold you over, so get out there and see some birds!

Wisconsin Wild Bird Rescue and Rehab Locations

admin — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

It is important to remember that if you find an injured or helpless wild bird, you should contact a trained wild bird rehabilitation facility as soon as possible. Wisconsin bird lovers are lucky to have a wonderful variety of resources to fall back on when they find an injured or orphaned wild bird.

The Wisconsin Humane Society’s Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Milwaukee can be reached 24 hours a day at (414) 431-6137. Fellow Mortals Wildlife Rehabilitation, which covers south-eastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois, has provided care and rehab facilities for wild birds since 1985. They can be reached at (262) 248-5055 365 days a year. The Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary in Green Bay has been saving waterfowl since 1935. If you live in the Madison area, the Four Lakes Wildlife Center provides wild bird rehab for southern Wisconsin. The Raptor Education Group in Antigo, Wisconsin, specializes in assisting birds of prey.

These are some of the standouts, but the best thing to do if you find a wild bird in need of care is to check with the the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, which posts a comprehensive list of wildlife rehabilitators in the state of Wisconsin on their website.

Wisconsin Bird Watching Clubs and Foundations

admin — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

The state of Wisconsin is a great place for thosw who love the wildlie, love the outdoors, and love bird watching. It is a great place for this activity, due to the perfect cliamtes when migration time sets in, and offers a wide array of all kinds of birds you are going to find anywhere you go in the state. Whether you are out in the wild, during a camping trip, and want to catch the more unique birds; or, whether you are in your backyard and just want to see some of the local birds the state has to offer, you can do so if you live in Wisconsin.

There are also several bird watching clubs and foundations, which help rescue those birds in the wild which are either extict or close to becoming so. So, if you are a bird lover, and want to help in any way you can, you might consider becoming a member of these clubs, and either donating money, and if you cannot afford to, donate your time, in order to help these birds in the wild. So, find a local club, and start offering your time to assist in helping these wild birds.

Best Wisconsin Locations for Observing Migrating Birds

www.wisconsinbirding.net — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Wisconsin has a large number of locations for observing migrating birds. Bird watchers in Wisconsin can pick from any number of locations; however, some of the best are found in nature preserves and forests.
The 1000 Islands refuge, located in Kaukauna, is a best pick for observing migrating birds. This refuge has migrating songbirds. A large population of resident birds of varying species are call this refuge home.
Great Horicon Marsh is one of the states best migrating birdwatching spots. People across the world have recognized this park for the huge population of spring and fall migrating Canadian geese.Is this new to you? Catch up here The Marsh is located near Beaver Dam in Dodge County.
Kishwauketoe Nature Conservatory has migrating birds that include Canadian geese, grebes, coots, and varying species of ducks. The conservatory is situated by Geneva Lake.
Mack Wildlife Area; located near Waupan, is one of a small number of places in Wisconsin that has a population of migrating swans. This 500 acre nature preserve has migrating ducks, Canadian geese, and shore birds.
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center boasts an incredible 250 documented species of birds migrating through the sanctuary. This sanctuary is located just north of Milwaukee, on Lake Michigan. Due to the sheer numbers of different species, Schlitz Audubon Nature Center is deemed to be the best location in Wisconsin for observing migrating birds.

Hot Spots for Bird Watching: Novice to Expert

admin — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

If you are new to the sport of bird watching, or if you have been doing it for years, you are always want to find the best spots to do this great sport, in order for you to really see the birds you want to see, and really see the birds which are the most exotic. So, in order for you to catch these rare birds in flight, you are going to have to know where to go, so that you can do so. For this reason, knowing where you live, and knowing where the most exotic birds in your state are going to be out in the open, is necessary for you to be able to catch them in their natural habitats.

So, when you are an expert in bird watching, you probably already know the best spots and the best time of day to go out there, and catch these birds out in the open. But, for those of you who are just starting out in the sport, and are not sure of these things, the only way for you to learn, is to continually go out there, watch for the birds, and catch them when they are out.