August is when many of the shorebird species start to migrate back through Milwaukee, and later in the month, the first of the warblers return, too. Hundreds of Common Nighthawks can be seen and heard flying overhead at dusk on their migration this time of year. Historically, August has been one of the best fall…

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…

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…