Monthly Archives: September 2014

Green Heron (Butorides virescens)

The Green Heron (Butorides virescens) is a small heron of about 18 inches in length with a wingspan of 26 inches.  It is well camouflaged, and like all herons, it often remains motionless, but when it does move, it makes … Continue reading

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Northern Shrike Storing Food

All too soon it will be that time of year when a few hardy birds from the north come down to spend the winter in the less harsh climate of the Upper Midwest.  One of those birds is the Northern … Continue reading

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Looking for Wild Rice on the Rat River.

Today I took a little trip on lakes Poygan and Winneconne looking for Wild Rice.  I was curious to see how it was faring this year, and also looking for a bit to harvest. Formally these two lakes, especially Lake … Continue reading

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Boardwalk Through Wetlands

Wetlands can be difficult to travel in.  Wet, soggy ground requires proper footwear in order to stay dry.  Rubber boots are great in a wetland, or on dewy ground, but on a long hike, they quickly become hot, sweaty, and … Continue reading

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