According to the USGS, wind turbines collisions kill between a quarter to a half million birds annually. Researchers from the College of William and Mary, however, have built a warning system they call the Acoustic Lighthouse. This invention emits a high-pitched sound which warns birds to … [Read more...]
March is Women’s History Month — Lorrie Otto
March is Women's History Month Women have been celebrated nationally since 1981 when Congress passed a law creating "Women's History Week." That week was celebrated in March annually until 1987 when Congress began passing "Women's History Month." And then finally in 1995, Presidents … [Read more...]
Roy & Charlotte Lukes 2018 WCHF Inductees
Door County naturalists, Roy and Charlotte Lukes, spent their lifetimes protecting the natural beauty of the peninsula and sharing its magic through their teachings, writings, and personal charm. As “Partners in Nature,” they built the Ridges Sanctuary into a center for conservation education, … [Read more...]
21st Annual Great Backyard Bird Count
The 21st annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is held February 16-19 this year. Have you downloaded the new 2018 GBBC poster yet? If not, plan to do so and share them with family and friends to encourage them to get outdoors and participate in the GBBC. There are nine different posters to choose … [Read more...]
More on Snowy Owls
As of January 16, an estimated 240 Snowy Owls ( Nyctea scandiaca) have been found in 65 of Wisconsin's 72 counties since the first arrived on October 20. The only counties lacking reports include Buffalo, Florence, Forest, Lafayette, Menominee, Walworth, and Waupaca. Report Sightings Have you seen … [Read more...]
Audubon Lists 5 Hotspots for Photographing Bald Eagles
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