Woodland Dunes operates a station which “listens” for signals emitted by radio tags that are affixed to migratory birds. We are part of a system known as Motus, which was developed in Canada by researchers. As with bird banding, a … Continue reading
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Although spring is widely anticipated as prime birding season, over the years I’ve really come to appreciate autumn. At Woodland Dunes, our founder Bernie Brouchoud, spent many hours banding birds during fall, beginning with warblers in August and ending with … Continue reading
As usual, summer seemed to come on suddenly here after a cold spring. Leaf-out was delayed a bit, and that allows us to better see the migratory birds as they hunt for insects in the trees. Fortunately, they are busy … Continue reading
By Jessica Johnsrud, Woodland Dunes Education Coordinator This sure is an exciting time of year! It seems like each day, a new plant is emerging, a different frog is singing or a new species of migrant songbird has returned from … Continue reading
Finally, a sunny morning. The cool, cloudy, rainy March we just experienced only seemed to add to people’s concerns and worries. About the only thing we can do for ourselves is go for a walk, and even my dog doesn’t … Continue reading