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Forests and lake shores in Wisconsin offer a variety of great birding spots just waiting for you to visit.
The "Spherical White-Throated Sparrow" was crowned the winner of Wisconsin Fat Bird Week 2025. (Original photo by: Warren Lynn) The sparrow received 72 percent of the votes cast in the final round ...
MADISON, Wis. -- A new champion has flown its way into becoming this year's Wisconsin Fat Bird Week winner. The "Spherical White-throated Sparrow" garnered 72% of votes in the final round while ...
A Wisconsin angler caught a pending state-record yellow bass from Mendota Lake in Madison. He was fishing from shore.
Wisconsin Fat Bird Week is a fun online contest where people vote for their favorite burly bird. It also offers tips about how to help birds thrive.
Wisconsin Fat Bird Week is a fun online contest where people vote for their favorite burly bird. It also offers tips about how to help birds thrive.
MADISON, Wis. -- Wisconsin Fat Bird Week returns from May 2 through May 9, allowing the public is able to vote daily for their "favorite bulbous migratory" bird in a bracket-style tournament. The ...
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY, Wis. (WBAY) - The Wisconsin Department of Trade, Agriculture, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) says they have identified a case of bird flu in a commercial poultry flock in ...
Red-winged blackbird, sandhill crane, northern cardinal, yellow warbler, common loon and hummingbird also were on the list of indicators.
A delicate yellow bird comes to life among vibrant leaves, blending soft brushstrokes with intricate details to create a harmonious, nature-inspired masterpiece. The rich hues and flowing ...
Since December, bird flu has also been detected in wild birds across Wisconsin, including in Dane, St. Croix, Wood and Brown counties.