Chuck's Weekly Birding Report
What species is Chuck observing? Find out in his latest birding report from Journey North's home base, the UW-Madison Arboretum.
Chuck Henrikson’s Birding Report From UW–Madison Arboretum
"One of the winter birds that has been here for several weeks now is the Pine Siskin. It seems to like this cold weather and I often see them at Teal Pond or Icke Boardwalk eating the seeds of the European Alders." Read Chuck's Weekly Birding Report #47.
Weekly Forecasts for Migrating Songbirds: February to May 2021
Dr. Aborn's Weekly Weather Forecasts for Migrating Songbirds reports return soon in late February 2021. Learn how to read a weather map from a songbird’s point of view and discover how to use the maps to predict when you will see songbirds: Map Primer: How to Read a Weather Map from a Songbird’s Point of View
Get Ready for Spring Migration
Spring migration is just around the corner. Report your first observations of Orioles, Barn Swallows, Common Loons, and Red-Winged Blackbirds. Under the ‘Select Species or Event‘ dropdown menu, select ‘Oriole’, ‘Barn Swallow’, 'Common Loon' or ‘Red-Winged Blackbird’. If you are seeing other songbirds or species not listed, select ‘All Other Signs of Spring’ under the dropdown menu.