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
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
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
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