Panorama | Spring 2022

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Spring 2022

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WELCOME HELEN BOOMSMA Executive Director

Welcome to spring! Explore our awakening landscape and celebrate the arrival of colorful waves of migrating birds visiting the Center on their way north.

This issue of Panorama is dedicated to the breathtaking world of birds. Discover why Schlitz Audubon is such a wonderful place to begin your journey to becoming a birder this season. Learn the basics about what you’ll need to start and discover why the Center’s habitats support such a wide range of birds.

Take a guided tour of the Center’s birding hotspots and learn which bird species you may encounter. Read about the characteristics of one bright spring migrant, the Yellow Warbler. Meet Willow, our charismatic Northern Saw-whet Owl and newest addition to our Raptor Program.

Peruse these articles to get to know what the Center offers and look forward to all the initiatives we have in store.

Just in time for spring migration, we’ve added a section to our website solely devoted to birds!

Here you will find a livestream from our new FeederCam, thanks to a generous donation by our board member and avid birder, Jeff Rusinow. You can watch bird activity taking place at the feeders outside our Great Hall anytime from anywhere!

This section of our website also features suggestions on how to become a birder, recommendations on where to bird at the Center, and links to our birding programs and blogs. You can also find information about how we conserve bird habitat at the Center and our 20 Priority Bird Species.

Next time you visit the Center, stop in the Nature Store to purchase a copy of Birds of Schlitz Audubon Nature Center. This brand new pocket folding guide was curated by staff to show illustrations of the birds you may see at Schlitz Audubon, including those passing through during migration.

Starting in April, watch your inbox for our new “Bird Profile” email, where each month you will read fascinating facts about the bird we are showcasing. A detailed species and habitat overview will help you learn about, see, and possibly attract these birds to your yard.

Finally, we’re not only providing more education about birds on the page, but also on the trails!

Visit our calendar and use the “birding” filter to see all that we are offering and be sure to join us on May 15 for Avian Adventure, our new family birding event! Returning June 4 is Wingspan & Wine where you can spend an evening tasting wine and meeting our raptors. We hope to see you at the Center soon, and that we can serve as your birding headquarters this season and beyond.

Welcome to our new board members!

Renee M. Clair | Johnson Controls Evan Kirkstein | BMO Harris Lindsay Stevens | Rock the Green COVER PHOTO Male Northern Parula, a species in the warbler family.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Officers Shane Delsman President Benjamin T. Pavlik Treasurer Jane B. Bell VP-Development John Schaub VP-Governance Board Renee M. Clair Heidi Dondlinger John E. “Jack” Gebhardt Amy Giuffre Evan Kirkstein Barbie Brennan Nelson Sanderson S. ‘Andy’ Read Benjamin F. Rikkers Jeff Rusinow Lindsay Stevens Carol Wolcott Past Presidents John H. Kopmeier, Jr. Philip R. Smith Dennis L. Fisher Terrence K. Knudsen Thomas J. McCutcheon Thomas B. Fitzgerald Randolph H. Dean Stephen F. Geimer Thomas J. Drought David K. Hoover John S. McGregor Margarete R. Harvey Timothy J. Gerend John Grunau Aliah Berman Director Emeritus Dorothy K. Vallier (1910-2013)

CREDITS FOR PANORAMA Director of Marketing & Communications Nancy Quinn Creative Lead | Design & Photography Zoe Finney Editing | Select Writing Craig Mattson

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Early Birding Hours

April 23-June 3 | Trails open at 7:00am

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SEASONAL SIGHTINGS

Grab your binoculars and follow along as I take you on a tour of a May morning at Schlitz Audubon!

We’ll begin birding in the parking lot, with vibrant bird song and flittering wings in the tops of trees along the lot’s perimeter, then head towards Mystery Lake for even more magic.

Along the wooded trails to Mystery, keep your ears and eyes wide for a variety of warblers, and Ruby and Golden-crowned Kinglets. At Mystery Lake, you might find Belted Kingfisher’s rattling, Great Blue Heron & Green Heron wading, and a Baltimore Oriole building a nest on the edge of the lake.

Heading towards the West Meadows, and with an open view above the prairie, look out for soaring Red-tailed Hawks, and Broad-winged Hawks. Then listen for the trumpeting call of the Sandhill Crane. Swirling above, you’ll likely encounter Tree Swallows, and Eastern Bluebirds looking to claim a nesting box. If you trek all the way to Wood Duck Pond in the West Meadows, you might be rewarded with glances of the secretive Wood Duck, and Blue-winged Teal.

Walking back towards the Central Wetlands Loop, pause by Teal Pond and Dragonfly Pond to listen for the descending whinny of Sora, and look for Swamp Sparrow dashing in and out of the tall pond grasses on the edges. You might hear the Song Sparrow proudly belting their tune from a mid-height shrub, and even find a Red-winged Blackbird nest with defensive parents.

Climbing the Observation Tower is an absolute must on a May morning. As you ascend the steps surrounded by deciduous and evergreen trees, pay attention to the Black-andWhite Warbler’s “squeaky wheel” song, look for Nashville Warbler, and American Redstart, and prepare to be wowed with up close looks of the jewels of spring. The bright orange throat of the Blackburnian Warbler, the bold yellow, blue, and black of the Magnolia Warbler, and the chartreuse and vermillion of the Chestnut-sided Warbler may not be able to be seen in such close detail anywhere else on our trails.

Next, head to the Lake Terrace Loop where anything is possible on a May day. Scarlet Tanagers, Indigo Bunting, Eastern Kingbird, and Blue-headed Vireo are just a few of the species one can expect to find in this mixed habitat. Make sure to pause by Lake Michigan for hundreds of Double-crested Cormorants migrating north, Caspian Terns squawking above the lake, and possibly a shorebird species such as Solitary Sandpiper.

Another great wooded spot for warblers is Elizabeth’s Trail,” the steps that lead you back to the building. Listen for Northern Parula, the “bee-buzz” of the Blue-winged Warbler, and look for the necklace of the Canada Warbler.

Our trails throughout the year are wonderful for birding, but nothing can compare to a May morning. Join us on the trails and experience the magic for yourself.

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WARBLER EDUCATION

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The Yellow Warbler

MICHELLE ALLISON Adult Programs Manager

The Yellow Warbler (Setophaga petechia) arrives with the first wave of warbler species to migrate through Wisconsin. Many people delight in seeing these colorful songbirds every spring.

After their long journey from wintering grounds in Central and South America, Yellow Warblers arrive in Wisconsin in May, stay through the summer, then journey back south during fall migration. They have a widespread range, breeding throughout the northern half of the United States and most of Canada. Look for Yellow Warblers in wet deciduous thickets, shrubby areas, and early successional habitats. They prefer wet areas dominated by willows. This habitat type is scattered throughout the Center’s land where we have confirmed breeding Yellow Warblers over the years.

Like other warbler species, Yellow Warblers are active foragers, feeding mostly on insects and occasionally on wild fruits. You may see them flitting around in trees and shrubs as they hunt for insects. Warblers overall can be tricky to identify, but when you know what to look for Yellow Warblers stand out. While many warbler species display some yellow in their plumage, the aptly named Yellow Warbler appears to be completely washed in yellow.

They have large black eyes which contrast with their plain yellow face. The top of their head and back may look yellow-green or olive, and they have yellow wing bars. Yellow spots in the tail feathers that look like large patches distinguish this species from other North American warblers. Males display rusty or chestnut-colored streaks on their chests, while females may show some paler streaking. Generally, females and immature males look like toned-down versions of the bright yellow breeding males.

Scientists have classified several different groups and subspecies of Yellow Warblers, referred to as forms. The Yellow form is described here and found across North America during the breeding season. In the Golden form, males feature a chestnut cap, and in the Mangrove form the male’s entire head is chestnut colored.

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Female

The Golden and Mangrove forms are found in Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean, but do not migrate north.

In spring and summer, listen for the male’s whistling song of “sweet sweet I’m so sweet,” especially near willows and other small trees and shrubs where they nest. The female builds a cup-shaped nest, typically about ten feet up from the ground, composed of grasses, plant fibers, strips of bark, and even spider webs! She then lines the inside of the nest with soft materials like deer hair, feathers, and fibers from cottonwood, dandelion, willow, and cattail seeds. The female alone incubates the eggs, and the male may bring her food while she is on the nest. Average clutch size is 4-5 eggs with one to two broods produced in a season. Young will leave the nest about 8-10 days after hatching.

Yellow Warblers frequently contend with the obstacle of Brown-headed Cowbirds laying eggs in their nests. This behavior, known as brood parasitism, was once confined to the shortgrass plains of North America where Brown-headed Cowbirds followed bison herds, feeding on the insects they stirred up. After European settlement, when forests were cleared for agriculture and development, Brown-headed Cowbirds expanded their range across the continent as they successfully adapted to the human-altered environment. This has put increasing pressure on more than 220 bird species affected by brood parasitism.

The Yellow Warbler is one of the few species that can recognize cowbird eggs in their nests. The eggs are too large to remove, so when they are discovered, the female will build a new nest right on top of the original nest and cowbird eggs (her own eggs are often in the nest too). This may occur multiple times in a season, with nests containing up to six tiers!

Although they are one of the most numerous and widespread warbler species in North America, Yellow Warbler populations have been slowly declining in recent decades. Our conservation efforts provide essential habitat for this warbler species. Visit the Center to see the wonderful Yellow Warbler and other warblers during spring migration in May.

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FEATURE

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Birding CRAIG MATTSON Communications Specialist With contributions from Michelle Allison, Zoe Finney, and Don Quintenz

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pring is an exciting time to start birding, as birds display illuminating color and delightful song. About 50 million people dedicate time to watching birds and it is one of the most popular pastimes in the United States. Wisconsin is a leader in the number of people participating.

Being outside, connecting to nature, the physical activity of hiking, and sharing interests with a welcoming community are just a few of the reasons people are flocking to bird watching.

During spring migration, which begins around March, many birds stay in Wisconsin to nest or stop to refuel as they continue northward. Species pass through in a wave of color and sound that transfixes bird watchers. Male birds may display bold coloration designed to attract females. Their melodic birdsong, which males also use to attract mates, is easily heard. This is especially true during the Dawn Chorus, when bird song is louder and more frequent.

Schlitz Audubon’s location and high-quality habitats make it an avian haven and an amazing place to watch our feathered friends. Known as a regional birding hotspot, the Center hosts approximately 200 species from March through June. If you’re thinking of entering the world of birdwatching, consider joining our friendly community.

TOOLS FOR BIRDING Binoculars are necessary in order to see birds up close. An inexpensive pair will get you started. Over time, you may decide to upgrade to higher quality binoculars as you continue birding.

Field guides help you learn to identify birds in your region. The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America and Peterson Field Guide to Birds of North America are highly recommended.

This spring, we are excited to offer our brand-new portable guide Birds of Schlitz Audubon Nature Center, that shows illustrations of bird species specifically seen at the Center.

When learning to identify birds, use your field guide to narrow in on details like size, shape, markings, beak type, and their habitat. Make note of what you see. Pay attention to behaviors, such as how birds feed, whether they’re perched or flying, and how they interact with other birds and the landscape.

A STARTING POINT FOR BIRDING Consider starting at home by getting to know birds right in your backyard. Set up a good bird feeder and a bird bath and watch who comes to visit. Invite your entire family to get involved, as this is a great entry point to birding.

If you see a bird you can’t identify and there is a friendly experienced birder nearby, you might ask them if they know what bird is in view, as birders are often eager to share their discoveries.

Most importantly, enjoy yourself!

COMMON SPECIES TO KNOW Getting to know a number of common birds will broaden your knowledge. Common birds are usually numerous and easy to find, and they are great for learning about bird behavior. They are often quite special despite being common.

A few birds that can be seen in yards all year include the bright red male Northern Cardinal. He is a good bird to start with as he perches for a longer stretch of time than a smaller, quicker songbird. Although American Robins can be seen all year long, in spring they are readily spotted darting on lawns and fields looking for worms. Take the opportunity to observe them more closely regarding their size, beak, and coloration - note that males have a darker head and more orange breast compared to females, who are paler. The American Goldfinch is another great bird to study throughout the year, paying close attention to their molting patterns. Other common birds to familiarize yourself with include Blue Jay, Black-capped Chickadee, Canada Goose, and Mallard.

Add to your knowledge by getting to know birds that display a unique quality, something that sets them apart from others. Tree Swallows fly in a zig-zag pattern that is unique to aerial feeders, while the Yellow-rumped Warbler is small and is known for its constant, rapid movements. Eastern Phoebes exhibit flycatcher behavior: you can watch them as they sit still on a perch, then suddenly fly out to catch an insect.

After gaining experience in your yard, take a walk around your neighborhood and see what new species you notice. Then find a local natural area and get to know its habitats. It is best to visit in the early morning or late afternoon when birds are most active.

Don’t limit yourself, however. You can go birding at any time of day to encounter interesting species!

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THE RHYTHM OF SPRING MIGRATION A budding birder can look forward to seeing many birds of note at different points throughout spring migration in southeastern Wisconsin. In March, the Red-winged Blackbird is considered the harbinger of the season and is often seen perching at the top of branches. The red patch on the male’s wing and his loud, incessant singing are easy to identify. At the end of March, we start seeing Golden-crowned Kinglet and Fox Sparrow.

In April, more species begin to appear as the weeks go on. Early in the month, look for waterfowl, including the male Wood Duck, a visual treat with iridescent green markings often seen on small ponds. April also brings waves of other sparrows including Swamp Sparrow, White-throated Sparrow, and Field Sparrow. At this time, herons and egrets also begin to pass through.

May is the peak month for warblers, who arrive in large numbers from Central and South America displaying various shades of yellow and other colors in several pleasing patterns.

One is the Black-throated Green Warbler, with his namesake black throat and lemon-colored cheek, while Wilson’s Warbler is bright yellow like the sun with a black cap on the top of his head. The warblers are a spectacle to behold and are considered the highlight of spring migration for many people.

The Center is located on the Mississippi Flyway, one of four main routes birds travel across in spring on their journey north in the U.S. This flyway is a stretch of land up to five states wide that roughly follows the Mississippi River and consists of many stopover sites for migrating bird species.

Spring is the peak season to go birdwatching at the Center, but there are ample viewing opportunities all year long. From June to August, there are usually about 150 bird species. Even from December through February, we host up to 75 species.

No matter your age or experience level, we invite you to make Schlitz Audubon your place to view and learn about birds.

Come and hike the trails – we’re open at 7:00am for early birding April 25 – June 3. Also consider joining one of our educational programs. Bird Club is a free monthly gathering of avian enthusiasts that hike on our property and share knowledge about birds. Other programs for people of all experience levels include bird walks, as well as beginning birding and bird song workshops. Watch our calendar for programs and get involved whenever you like. You’ll always learn something new, as birding is a joyful lifelong journey!

WHY THE CENTER IS ATTRACTIVE TO BIRDS Schlitz Audubon is a wonderful place to see birds because it is such an inviting stopover site. Our forests, prairies, wetlands, and Lake Michigan shoreline are prime habitats for a wide variety of birds, providing an abundance of food and shelter. Our conservation efforts focus on restoring and preserving key bird areas, where migrants can rest and refuel.

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RAPTOR PROGRAM

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RAPTOR PROGRAM

A Little Owl With a Big Impact LINDSAY OBERMEIER Raptor Program Director

Last December, our Raptor Program received an exciting message from the Wisconsin Humane Society Wildlife Rehabilitation Center: They had a Northern Saw-whet Owl that could not be released and hoped that we could provide her a forever home.

We said yes! It has been five years since we said goodbye to our previous Saw-whet, Dory, and were honored to have the opportunity again to share this phenomenal species with the public.

Like many small owls, the Northern Saw-whet Owl is a cavity nester and depends highly on dead trees for survival. It will also frequently use nest boxes.

The medical team there discovered that Willow suffered a severe wing injury. Although they tried to fix the wing, due to the severity of her injury, she had lost full ability to fly. She was deemed non-releasable, and they reached out to us to see if Willow could join our program as a raptor ambassador.

Southeastern Wisconsin has a strong network of wildlife organizations that we are honored to be a part of. It is our goal to spread awareness of raptor ecology and conservation throughout the community. Passionate and caring residents of the community can help wildlife in many ways: in this case, bringing injured wildlife to a permitted rehabilitation center. Wildlife rehabilitators such as the team at WHS Wildlife Rehabilitation Center work tirelessly to heal and release animals back to a life in the wild. In the unfortunate cases when an animal has sustained injuries too severe to be released, places like our Center can provide a forever home to wildlife while giving them the highest quality of care possible.

Saw-whets hunt almost entirely at night, mostly by waiting on low perches and then swooping down on prey such as deer mice and other rodents, small birds, and insects. Its prominent facial disc and unique asymmetrical ear structure allow it to locate Our new Northern Saw-whet Owl, Willow, is an adult female prey with great accuracy. who was found on a sidewalk in Shorewood in October 2021 after experiencing a collision. Two residents, Genie and Tom, In some owl species, newly molted feathers fluoresce bright came across this little owl when they were on a dog walk. With pink under ultraviolet light, making determining the age of the the owl’s well-being in mind, they placed her in a nearby tree bird a far easier task. Using this technique when Willow joined and asked neighbors to keep an eye on the area. Shortly after, us, our raptor staff was able to determine that Willow hatched they received a message that the owl was back on the sidewalk. in 2020. In the wild, Saw-whets can live as long as 7 years. In While Genie watched over her, Tom went to get a box so that the care of humans, our birds do not face depredation, habitat they could safely transport her to the WHS Rehabilitation Cen- competition, or lack of resources, so this species can live as long ter in Milwaukee. as 13-15 years with us.

Ecologists have recently started to learn more about Saw-whet Owls in the wild. Research has found that the owls are partial migrants. While some individuals stay in place year-round, many move to lower lattitudes for the winter. Southern Wisconsin is a popular overwintering region for many northern populations. Migrating Northern Saw-whet Owls are even known to cross the Great Lakes and other large bodies of water.

The Northern Saw-whet Owl is Wisconsin’s smallest owl species. The average female Saw-whet weighs in at just 3.5 ounces and has a 16-19 inch wingspan, actually making her the larger of the two sexes. Though it lives an incredibly secretive lifestyle, this tiny raptor is common and widespread across North America, preferring dense woodland such as conifer or mixed forest.

Northern Saw-whet Owls are one of the most charismatic species in wildlife conservation education. We are so grateful to Genie & Tom for finding her, for the partnership with the WHS Wildlife Rehabilitation Center that entrusted Willow with us, and excited for the new educational opportunities that she brings to our Raptor Program.

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DEVELOPMENT In Memory Of

In Honor Of

Richard Ballard Dawn Leonardelli

Alisha Burkhalter Nick Burkhalter

Bonnie Behee-Semler Robert Amich

Elaine & Jay Coyle Mark & Nancy Harris

Nicholas A. Beshensky Patti Bringe

Larry & Brenda Dell Jayne & Mark Heffron

Andrea R. Carroll Jack Carroll

Brian Franks Michael Franks & Julie Wojcik

Matthew J. Fine James & Elizabeth Lange

Lori Gendelman & Jim Ippolite Kalai Taihook

Dennis L. Fisher Larry & Wenda Cichucki Suzan & Thomas Fehring Peggy & Brian Flannery Dr. Gogan Heartland Advisors Jim Joachimczyk & Graphics Distribution Inc. Francine & Bill John Kahner, Mann, & Kailis Terry & Carole Knudsen Jeff Mandell Meissner Tierney Fisher & Nichols S.C. James & Suzette Miller Julie Miller Lori Miller Amir & Jenna Patel Joshua Welsh Rebecca & Michael Zimmer

Margarete Harvey Louisa Kamps

Randy Frank Greater Milwaukee Foundation Richard W. and Barbara K. Frank Family Fund Charlotte Halfman Brad & Nancy Halfman Paul M. Hauer Mark Hauer Lesley M. Kelling Kitty Kocol Douglas & Lois McGarvie Karen Watson Judith Ann Milbrath Nancy Aprahamian Robert Asti Jerry Dent Robert Edgecombe Gregg Herman Housemann & Feind LLP Mark Langholz Janice & Ben Levy Timothy & Linda McGinnis Jennifer Van Kirk

Jacey & Kyle Jeri Bonavia Marjorie A. Kieckhefer Peter & Paul Hundt Meg Kinney P.E.O. Sisterhood Terry Knudsen Dan & Kay Esposito Louie Trevor Shorey & Melissa Caringer Moya Mowbray Ryan Hanley Margaret Murphy & Jeff Sweetland Bob & Margaret Patricelli Mary Nolan Kerry Nolan John Pearce Anonymous Benjamin & Lucas Peterson Kris Peterson Dr. Jonathan Stone & Dr. Amanda Widing Mel & Phyllis Pinsker Susan Strecker Christine & Norman Littig Jacqui Weber Marjorie Sutton The Kevin Wright Family George Wright

Faith Miller Richard Miller & Cynthia Mieszala Denise Mueller Sherry Kulhanek Jan Mueller Renee Tegge Jean Pagel Henry & Judy Eckstein Dorothy Singer Catherine Singer 10

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The Great Wisconsin Birdathon CARRIE BECKER Director of Development

This May, the Schlitz Audubon Screech Owls will once again participate in the Great Wisconsin Birdathon, with a goal of sighting more than 100 species in a single day.

An initiative of the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin, the Birdathon is essentially a walkathon, but instead of counting miles, participants tally bird species, raising money to support conservation efforts around the state. Teams pick one day during spring migration as their “birdathon day,” with a goal of finding as many species as possible within that 24-hour period.

Some teams will start in the dark to listen for owls and other nocturnal species, cover miles of terrain, and bird until after the sun has set. These marathon teams will make huge goals of finding 175 species or more! Other teams may choose to bird in one location, like the Screech Owls, who bird Schlitz Audubon.

With 185 acres of spectacular stopover habitat in the heart of the Mississippi Flyway, the Center is a migratory paradise, potentially yielding more than 100 species sightings for the Screech Owls. Those who wish to support the team can choose to make a per-species pledge, or make a flat donation. Funds raised will be split between Schlitz Audubon and the Bird Protection Fund, a joint effort

by The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin, Wisconsin DNR, and the Wisconsin Bird Conservation Partnership.

Learn more about how you can support the Screech Owls and bird conservation efforts both at the Center and throughout Wisconsin by visiting our website.

DEVELOPMENT Raptor Sponsorships Athena – Barn Owl

John & Lauren Focht Michelle Herro Jennie Stoltz Steve & Chris Weingarth In honor of Martin James Wilkins Diane Chesko & Karly Chesko Wilkins In honor of Vivienne Jakubowski Eric Jakubowski & Angela Tonozzi In honor of Shawn & Ryan Rothe Patricia Rothe

Atlas – Red-Shouldered Hawk Robert & Joan Goodman Steve & Chris Weingarth

Baron von Screech – Eastern Screech Owl

Robert & Joan Goodman Michelle Herro Juliana Schwehr & Marylis Hansen In honor of Marina & Remy Button MacKenzie & Dane Button In honor of Shannon & Billy Deere Kristie Paskvan In honor of Nathaniel Schardin & Maria Pretzl Kim Schardin In honor of Helen Summerfield-Brown Teresa Summerfield-Brown

Glory – Bald Eagle Susan & Marc Hinkley Jayne Roberts Jim & Cathy Toohey

In honor of Alexander Jakubowski Eric Jakubowski & Angela Tonozzi

Loki – American Crow

John & Lauren Focht Gabe Hoogesteger Tracy Olson Denise Schmitt Joseph & Merry Shane Dawn Tuchel & Frederick Ellner Ken & Barb Wardius In honor of Dylan Badciong Josh Badciong In honor of Owen Lueck Susan & Marc Hinkley

Malary – American Kestrel John & Lauren Focht Robert & Joan Goodman Sue Holcomb Tracy Olson Jennie Stoltz Levi Wolff

In honor of Marina & Remy Button MacKenzie & Dane Button

Nicco – Broad-winged Hawk Robert & Joan Goodman Kristie Paskvan Joseph & Merry Shane

Otis – Peregrine Falcon Aaron Cowart Erin Cram John & Lauren Focht

Perseus – Barred Owl Jeff Davidson Michelle Herro Chad & Krista Pankop Jennie Stoltz

Sky Walker – Red-tailed Hawk Robert & Joan Goodman

In honor of Alex Rothstein Dr. Abby Rothstein

Tallulah – Turkey Vulture

Melissa Irwin Tracy Olson Juliana Schwehr & Marylis Hansen Scott Thompson

Tucker – Eastern Screech Owl Robert & Joan Goodman Michelle Herro Kirsten Klug Dennis Milbrath Jamey & Dave Mogilka Tracy Olson Kim & Tom Schardin Denise Schmitt

In honor of Evelyn Austin Ashley & Robyn Austin In honor of Grace & John Bosler Matthew & Lindsay Bosler In honor of Soren Szabo Tait Szabo & Kristina Sasich In honor of Valerie Diane Wilkins Diane Chesko & Karly Chesko Wilkins

Valkyrie – Bald Eagle Scott Thompson

In honor of Monica and Thad Giotta Kristie Paskvan

Xtreme Meet & Greet Sponsors Tracy Ann Eckes Johnson Dennis Milbrath Kristie Paskvan Juliana Schwehr & Marylis Hansen David & Tara Strong Noah Wise & Molli Rasmussen

All of the Birds

In honor of Virginia & Adele Anonymous

In honor of Clare Callan Judith & James Callan In honor of Marie Kramer Dan Kramer In honor of Margot Elizabeth Merwin Carmen Berte

Tskili – Great Horned Owl Robert & Joan Goodman Michelle Herro

In honor of Sandra & Jim Thomas Kristie Paskvan In honor of John & Mary Tubbs Lauren Krahenbuhl

Gifts listed in this issue were received between 10/1/21 – 12/31/21

In honor of Petey McPeterson Rosa Flanagan In honor of Tracy Quin Debbie Quin In honor of Shawn & Ryan Rothe Patricia Rothe In honor of Alex Rothstein Dr. Abby Rothstein In honor of Miles & Elliot Wise Noah Wise & Molli Rasmussen

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