Facts & InformationWhat are Woodpeckers?Eight species of woodpeckers can be found in Wisconsin. Woodpeckers are well-known for their habit of drilling holes into trees, searching for food, and forming nests. They love to eat beetle grubs, ants, grasshoppers, and other insects. They have beautiful plumage that features black, brown, white,…
Facts & InformationWhat are Seagulls?Gulls are highly intelligent, social birds. They typically are greyish white in color with long wings and beaks. Gulls prefer areas near large bodies of water and are generally associated with the sea, but they can be found inland near large lakes and rivers. With Lake…
Facts & InformationWhat are Pigeons?Pigeons are plump birds with small heads and short legs. They typically are bluish-gray with two black bands across their wings and iridescent throat feathers. Pigeons will eat almost anything, including seeds, grains, and garbage. Feeding pigeons significantly increase populations. Pigeons are also considered one of…
Facts & InformationWhat are Geese?Canadian geese are large waterfowl with long black necks and distinct white markings on their cheeks and chins. Flocks of geese often form a “V” formation when flying. Geese have brown backs and tan undersides. They range between 2 to 3 feet in length and weigh…
Facts & InformationWhat are Chimney Swifts?Chimney swifts are small migratory birds with slender bodies and long, narrow wings. They commonly nest in chimneys, hence their name, and in air vents, wells, and hollow trees. Chimney swifts are dark gray-brown with a pale patch on their throats. They range between 5…
