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Ripples 10/13/22

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Jim KnickelbineOctober 18, 2022

We’ve had it good so far this autumn. Bird migration and the seasonal die-back of plants are still the most notable aspects of the season, and both are advancing at a swift pace now. Bird migration began in July, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Migration | Tagged fall, juncos, saw-whet owls, Swainson's thrush, white-crowned, winter ducks

Ripples 5/12/22

Posted on May 11, 2022 by Jim KnickelbineMay 12, 2022

We have always celebrated the return of migratory birds.  We miss them so in the winter, and when they return, just as trees and the first wildflowers start to bloom, it seems the natural world is reborn again. While our … Continue reading →

Posted in Migration | Tagged Bird Breakfast, birds, birdwatching, migration, pancakes, tradition

Ripples 4/1/21

Posted on April 1, 2021 by Jim KnickelbineApril 1, 2021

The migratory flood gates are now open, and almost every day brings new bird sightings for the year.  No matter your interest, there is a bird out there to match.  This week hawks are migrating along with turkey vultures.  On … Continue reading →

Posted in Migration | Tagged golden-crowned, insect eaters, kinglets, mowhawk, ruby-crowned, tiny

Ripples 1/23/20

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Jim KnickelbineJanuary 24, 2020

It is a beautiful, soft morning, with light wind, gray skies, and light snow falling.  Even though it’s January, it’s not terribly cold. There is open water on the Manitowoc River where it flows fast, and dozens of chickadees are … Continue reading →

Posted in Migration | Tagged data, Motus, research, tagged, transmitters

Ripples 9/19/19

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Jim KnickelbineSeptember 20, 2019

Birds were feeding quietly at the feeder this morning- house finches, gold finches, cardinals, and a brown thrasher that has been coming in for snacks for the last couple of weeks.  Suddenly they startled and disappeared into the shrubs surrounding … Continue reading →

Posted in Migration | Tagged fall, hawks, lake shore, warblers

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