by Driftless Prairies | Mar 21, 2014 | Birds
As I was drinking my coffee, I noticed a pair of Eastern Bluebirds checking out one of the bluebird nest boxes near our house. They’re back!!! That means it’s time to get our bluebird trail ready for the 2014 nesting season. Preparing the boxes is a fairly simple...
by Driftless Prairies | Aug 3, 2013 | Birds
The Lafayette County Bluebird Society (LCBS) held their annual bluebird trail hike at the Driftless Prairies on Thursday, August 1, 2013. We are 1 of 7 trails in the Lafayette County area that report our numbers to LCBS. The Lafayette County Bluebird Society, Inc....
by Driftless Prairies | Apr 18, 2011 | Birds
Since 2005, Jim has monitored 16 bluebird boxes, known as the Hess Trail. In the 3 years we have monitored, we fledged a total of 94 babies. Click on the Hess Trail and you’ll see up-to-date numbers. In 2011, we have expanded to 24 boxes and he plans to ride...
by Driftless Prairies | Apr 8, 2011 | Birds
It’s mating time for the Wild Turkey. I never tire of seeing these guys. To me, they are a fascinating critter and mating season is a super cool time. We can hear the turkeys for miles around as they “gobble, gobble, gobble.” Some evenings, it can almost be called...
by Driftless Prairies | Apr 6, 2011 | Birds
The American woodcocks have been serenading us with their wonderful sounds since March 14. It’s certainly not an early record for Wisconsin, but it’s an amazing event. And more amazing to step outside the backdoor and enjoy it! Many people have traveled distances to...
