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Madison Audubon provides information on protection and improvement of habitat for birds and other wildlife through land acquisition and management, education and advocacy.
Madison Audubon Blog
1w ago
Stiff goldenrod was one of the plant seeds we collected. Collecting goldenrods occasions a goldenrod identification seminar that Graham and Emma conduct for the volunteers — the many species of goldenrod look similar and one species is on the “avoid” list. We certainly want to collect whatever the desired species is but we also have to avoid Canada goldenrod ..read more
Madison Audubon Blog
1w ago
Jim Hess was just awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Bluebird Restoration Association of Wisconsin (BRAW) in recognition of the 25 years he has spent building, installing, and monitoring bluebird houses near his home in rural Blanchardville. For many of those years he has mentored bluebird lovers in Lafayette and Grant Counties to do the same. Please use this link to a story in the Monroe Times with more information on Jim's great accomplishments ..read more
Madison Audubon Blog
1M ago
The Wisconsin Legislative Council has created focused on addressing the agricultural impact of cranes in our state. The study committee has met twice so far, and SoWBA staff have attended both as members of the public.  ..read more
Madison Audubon Blog
2M ago
This is a seed well worth collecting. With its white plume of a blossom, culver's root is one of the most lovely and graceful plants on the prairie. Some pollinators love it including the federally-endangered Rusty Patched Bumble Bee ..read more
Madison Audubon Blog
2M ago
Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance’s Goose Pond Sanctuary always has a ton going on. Bird conservation, habitat restoration, research, and outreach are always in season here. Learn more about Goose Pond in the latest update ..read more
Madison Audubon Blog
2M ago
August 13 is the state primary where most attention will be focused on partisan primaries for the November State Assembly and Senate races. Please VOTE ..read more
Madison Audubon Blog
3M ago
Mary was at my door, letting me know the nest was indeed down. Having no idea what we might find, Mary and I made our way through the jungle of the marsh area that had two fallen nests, parts of the nest tree along with many other downed trees. And there in front of us, the two eaglets were sitting on top of the fallen debris ..read more
Madison Audubon Blog
4M ago
Dane County will award $900K in conservation funds to Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance towards the future purchase and protection of a 348-acre property that features native grassland habitats ..read more
Madison Audubon Blog
4M ago
The Wisconsin Legislative Council has created a study committee on Sandhill Cranes focused on addressing the agricultural impact of cranes in our state, with part of the stated scope to “consider whether the Department of Natural Resources should seek federal approval to establish a hunting season for sandhill cranes.”  ..read more