-RBA
* Wisconsin
* Madison
* 28 September 2006
* WIMA0609.28
Number: 608-255-2476
Reports: 608-255-2476
Compiler: Madison Audubon
Coverage: south-central Wisconsin
Transcriber: Chuck Heikkinen (deliachuck@gmail.com)
BIRDS MENTIONED-
AMERICAN AVOCET
Greater Yellowlegs
Spotted Sandpiper
Red-breasted Nuthatch
NELSON'S SHARP-TAILED SPARROW
EUROPEAN GOLDFINCH
American Goldfinch
House Finch
Great Egret
LOCATIONS MENTIONED-
Prairie du Sac dam, Sauk County
Waunakee
9 Spring Natural Area
Dane County Airport area
This is the hotline report for the Madison Audubon Society for
Thursday, September 28, 2006.
On Monday, Sept 25, at the Prairie de Sac dam, a birder reported 3
AMERICAN AVOCETS, a GREATER YELLOWLEGS, and a SPOTTED SANDPIPER
A RED-BREASTED NUTHATCH was observed in Waunakee on Wednesday, September 27th.
Today, Thursday, September 28th, there were several reports: A
NELSON'S SHARP-TAILED SPARROW was seen at 9 Springs; a EUROPEAN
GOLDFINCH at Madison feeders, along with AMERICAN GOLDFINCHES and
HOUSE FINCHES; and GREAT EGRETS reported near the Dane County airport.
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Two Madison Audubon Field trips are scheduled for this Saturday, September 30th.
1) Necedah National Wildlife Refugee -- Join Richard King and Nolan
Pope in the observation tower in Necedah to watch Whooping Crane
chicks being trained to fly behind ultralites. Afterward, we'll have a
tour inside the refuge with a U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service wildlife
biologist. We should see adult Whooping Cranes, large numbers of
Red-Headed Woodpeckers, and possibly signs of coyotes or gray wolves.
If weather conditions are bad (raining or too windy), the ultralites
and cranes may not fly. That decision often isn't made until shortly
before they start. Regardless, we will tour inside the refuge. Later,
those wishing can continue with us for a tour of the open wildlife
refuge areas. Wear sturdy footwear; bring binoculars, scopes, water
and food; and dress appropriately for the weather. We will meet in the
parking lot of the now vacant Copp's at the intersection of Allen Blvd
and Century Ave. in Middleton and depart promptly at 5:15 a.m., as we
need to be at the top of the observation tower by 7:00 a.m. For more
information contact Nolan Pope at (608) 692-0149 or npope@library.
wisc.edu
2) Mushrooms and Lichens of Black Hawk Ridge – Join trip leaders Marie
Trest, Dan Czederpiltz, and Diane Derouen in an exploration of the
mushrooms and lichens of the Black Hawk Unit of the Lower Wisconsin
State Riverway. Bring a hand lens, if you have one. If fungi are
abundant, we may continue into the afternoon, so you might like to
bring a lunch.
Meet to carpool at 9:30 am in the parking lot of Middleton Copp's on
Century Ave. Or, meet at 10 am in the Black Hawk parking area on the
east side of Hwy 78. If you have questions, contact Diane at (608)
262-7475 or dderouen@wisc.edu.
Good Birding!
* Wisconsin
* Madison
* 28 September 2006
* WIMA0609.28
Number: 608-255-2476
Reports: 608-255-2476
Compiler: Madison Audubon
Coverage: south-central Wisconsin
Transcriber: Chuck Heikkinen (deliachuck@gmail.com)
BIRDS MENTIONED-
AMERICAN AVOCET
Greater Yellowlegs
Spotted Sandpiper
Red-breasted Nuthatch
NELSON'S SHARP-TAILED SPARROW
EUROPEAN GOLDFINCH
American Goldfinch
House Finch
Great Egret
LOCATIONS MENTIONED-
Prairie du Sac dam, Sauk County
Waunakee
9 Spring Natural Area
Dane County Airport area
This is the hotline report for the Madison Audubon Society for
Thursday, September 28, 2006.
On Monday, Sept 25, at the Prairie de Sac dam, a birder reported 3
AMERICAN AVOCETS, a GREATER YELLOWLEGS, and a SPOTTED SANDPIPER
A RED-BREASTED NUTHATCH was observed in Waunakee on Wednesday, September 27th.
Today, Thursday, September 28th, there were several reports: A
NELSON'S SHARP-TAILED SPARROW was seen at 9 Springs; a EUROPEAN
GOLDFINCH at Madison feeders, along with AMERICAN GOLDFINCHES and
HOUSE FINCHES; and GREAT EGRETS reported near the Dane County airport.
**************************************
Two Madison Audubon Field trips are scheduled for this Saturday, September 30th.
1) Necedah National Wildlife Refugee -- Join Richard King and Nolan
Pope in the observation tower in Necedah to watch Whooping Crane
chicks being trained to fly behind ultralites. Afterward, we'll have a
tour inside the refuge with a U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service wildlife
biologist. We should see adult Whooping Cranes, large numbers of
Red-Headed Woodpeckers, and possibly signs of coyotes or gray wolves.
If weather conditions are bad (raining or too windy), the ultralites
and cranes may not fly. That decision often isn't made until shortly
before they start. Regardless, we will tour inside the refuge. Later,
those wishing can continue with us for a tour of the open wildlife
refuge areas. Wear sturdy footwear; bring binoculars, scopes, water
and food; and dress appropriately for the weather. We will meet in the
parking lot of the now vacant Copp's at the intersection of Allen Blvd
and Century Ave. in Middleton and depart promptly at 5:15 a.m., as we
need to be at the top of the observation tower by 7:00 a.m. For more
information contact Nolan Pope at (608) 692-0149 or npope@library.
wisc.edu
2) Mushrooms and Lichens of Black Hawk Ridge – Join trip leaders Marie
Trest, Dan Czederpiltz, and Diane Derouen in an exploration of the
mushrooms and lichens of the Black Hawk Unit of the Lower Wisconsin
State Riverway. Bring a hand lens, if you have one. If fungi are
abundant, we may continue into the afternoon, so you might like to
bring a lunch.
Meet to carpool at 9:30 am in the parking lot of Middleton Copp's on
Century Ave. Or, meet at 10 am in the Black Hawk parking area on the
east side of Hwy 78. If you have questions, contact Diane at (608)
262-7475 or dderouen@wisc.edu.
Good Birding!