Madison, WI including Dane and Columbia Counties RBA
April 30, 2008
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Subject: RBA Madison, WI 30 Apr 08
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-RBA
* Wisconsin
* Madison
* 30 April 2008
* WIMA0804.30
Number: 608-255-2476
Reports: 608-255-2476
Compiler: Madison Audubon
Coverage: south-central Wisconsin
Transcriber: Chuck Heikkinen (deliachuck@gmail.com)
BIRDS MENTIONED-
Cerulean Warbler
Veery
Swainson's Thrush
Red-necked Grebe
LECONTE'S SPARROW
American Bittern
White-crowned Sparrow
Northern Harrier
Marsh Wren
Sedge Wren
WILLET
YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT
WHOOPING CRANE
FRANKLIN'S GULL
American Pipit
LOCATIONS MENTIONED-
Pheasant Branch Conservancy stream corridor, Middleton
Schoeneberg's Marsh, Columbia County
9 Springs Natural Area
Lake Farm Park
Stoughton area
This is the birding hotline report of the Madison Audubon Society for
Wednesday, April 30th.
Warblers are coming into our area, including CERULEAN WARBLERS
reported at Pheasant Branch. Observers have also seen VEERY and
SWAINSON'S THRUSH there.
Three RED-NECKED GREBES were present at Schoeneberg's Marsh in
Columbia County, near Goose Pond.
At 9 Springs Natural Area during the past week, birders found a
LECONTE'S SPARROW, AMERICAN BITTERN, WHITE-CROWNED SPARROWS, NORTHERN
HARRIER, MARSH and SEDGE WRENS, and WILLETS, the last on April 25th.
On Monday, April 28th, observers spotted a YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT at
Lake Farm Park. WHOOPING CRANES were seen near Stoughton.
Also in the area, but unfortunately at unknown locations were found 2
FRANKLIN'S GULLS and AMERICAN PIPITS.
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Don't forget the annual Madison Audubon Big Birding Day happening on
Saturday, May 10th. For information and forms please contact Madison
Audubon (madisonaudubon.org) or call Chuck and Delia at 274-4043.
Good Birding!