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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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
Woodland Dunes was founded by Bernie Brouchoud, who was incredibly curious and interested in birds. When he was young, a local teacher, Winnie Smith, taught him how to catch and band birds so that their movements and lifespans could be … Continue reading