Wildlife Habitat

Sharp-tailed Grouse Management

Flying Squirrel

There are two species of flying squirrels native to Wisconsin: the northern flying squirrel and the southern flying squirrel. Both species are protected and very similar in appearance. Unlike tree squirrels, flying squirrels are nocturnal, which…

Eagle

There are two species of eagles in Wisconsin: the Bald Eagle and the much less common Golden Eagle. Eagles are large birds of prey that use their large talons and sharp eyesight to hunt and capture prey. Their diet consists of fish, mammals, birds,…

Canada Goose

Canada goose pairs begin nesting in the spring by building a large, slightly elevated nest of grasses and down feathers that is typically located near water. Each nest can contain between 8 and 9 eggs, and the incubation period can vary but is…

Aerial Insectivore

Aerial insectivores are a group of birds known for their unique foraging behavior that is characterized by feeding on flying insects mid-flight. These groups include species of swallows, swifts, nightjars and flycatchers.

Wisconsin Mussel Monitoring Program

Pistolgrip mussel (Tritogonia verrucosa)Half of Wisconsin's 50 native mussel species, also known as clams, are listed as Species of Greatest Conservation or Information Need in the Wisconsin Wildlife Action Plan.