Tag: Milwaukee County

  • My favorite places to bird in Milwaukee County: June-July

    Summer is a quiet time of the year in Milwaukee. Since most species have moved on north, we’re left with fewer, yet very interesting species. Since the leaves are out in full force in summer, you will also have to rely more on hearing the birds singing rather than seeing them, but most species will…

  • My favorite places to bird in Milwaukee county: April

    After March’s geese, swans, and ducks migrate through, the kinglets, creepers, swallows, sparrows, and some warblers follow suit in April. Along with the newly budding trees and blooming flowers, the rains continue from March, making the fields and mudflats prime habitat for shorebirds and ducks. Note: Due to more Ebird data, some of the species…

  • Christmas Bird Count

    Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is one of the longest running citizen science efforts. Birders count everything seen and heard within a 15-mile radius circle over the course of 24 hours. There are two counts going on in Milwaukee County. These are organized counts – everyone must get a location designation from the respective organizer. Reach…