They're back; among the last to arrive and the first to depart.
Some of the most colorful birds that visit Wisconsin backyards and
birdfeeders during the warmer months put in serious migration miles.
Baltimore orioles, rose-breasted grosbeaks and indigo buntings all
migrate far south. Birds may travel as far as 3,000 miles – sometimes
over long expanses of ocean to return to their breeding habitat.
When you live halfway between the equator and the North Pole these birds have only begun to arrive in the last week.
To help migrating birds, turn off outdoor lights and close curtains at
night and reduce window collisions with external screens and marker
decals on the glass.
And be sure to check back for periodic updates; and the appearance of other migratory species...
Male Baltimore oriole
Orchard oriole sparring with a Baltimore
A couple of female Baltimores
Male orchard (left) female orchard (right)
Red-bellied woodpecker - female is characterized by a gray crown and red nape
The help...
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