Chuck Henrikson’s Birding Report From UW–Madison Arboretum

"I think this time of year we don’t have a lot of different birds so my reports tend to be a bit repetitious. I’m looking forward to spring when new birds start migrating through the Arb. Be that as it may, the activity in the main part of the Arb is about as follows..." Read Chuck's Weekly Birding Report #45.

Weekly Forecasts for Migrating Songbirds: February to May 2021

Dr. Aborn's Weekly Weather Forecasts for Migrating Songbirds reports return soon in February 2021. Learn how to read a weather map from a songbird’s point of view and discover how to use the maps to predict when you will see songbirds: Map Primer: How to Read a Weather Map from a Songbird’s Point of View

Get Ready for Spring Migration

Spring migration is just around the corner. Report your first observations of Orioles, Barn Swallows, Common Loons, and Red-Winged Blackbirds. Under the ‘Select Species or Event‘ dropdown menu, select ‘Oriole’, ‘Barn Swallow’, 'Common Loon' or ‘Red-Winged Blackbird’. If you are seeing other songbirds or species not listed, select ‘All Other Signs of Spring’ under the dropdown menu.