Horicon Marsh in September
September 13, 2010
Article in: Birding
Horicon Marsh is located in central Wisconsin, NE of Madison, and encompasses over 32,000 acres. In the early 1900s attempts were made to drain the marsh for agriculture. Eventually, farmers realized the land could not be adequately cultivated and thankfully as time went on, restoration projects started and continue to this day to make Horicon Marsh an epic birding locale.
For part of my birthday celebration, Stacia took me to Horicon Marsh to go birding and take photos. Horicon is a supreme place for bird photography because many of the birds are large, somewhat accustomed to human activity, and there are lots of them to find!
Numerous Great Egrets
American White Pelicans
American Coots
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron flying
Great Blue Heron
Pied-billed Grebe
There is plenty of wildlife other than birds at Horicon as well. We found numerous butterflies and other insects, tons of turtles, a chipmunk, and a chubby muskrat.
Muskrat
Painted Turtles
If you’ve never been to Horicon Marsh it is a MUST SEE. We’ve been there over a dozen times and try to go at least once a year.
Skywatch Friday – American White Pelican
June 19, 2009
Article in: Photography
Going through some photos and found this one from Horicon Marsh last month. Gotta love those Pelicans!!
See more Skywatch Friday photos!!
31 Cool Bird Facts #27 – American White Pelican
October 27, 2008
Article in: Birding
There are eight pelican species in the world and the American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) is the larger of the two species found in North America. and is also the only white-colored one. [Other pelicans are white as well.]
American White Pelicans dip their heads under the water to scoop up fish. They will work together in a circle to group up the fish and then will all scoop at the same time. It is an amazing sight.
Pelicans!! [Skywatch Friday]
October 2, 2008
Article in: Photography
This Skywatch is a collection of those amazing birds we like to call Pelicans!! Both Brown and American White Pelicans are represented. Enjoy and be a part of watching the sky each week.
Phriday Photo – Happy 232nd Birthday!
July 4, 2008
Article in: Photography
Have a wonderful Fourth of July and celebrate this great country. We may have our problems (who doesn’t?) but this is still a great place to live (and not just for the birds).
