Wildlife Habitat
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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…
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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,…
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Canada Goose
The Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act prohibits the tampering with and removal of active bird nests (a nest with eggs or chicks present). If a nest needs to be moved/destroyed for building purposes or a business is having issues with aggressive…
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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.
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Keep Wildlife Wild: Know What To Do If You Find A Fawn This Spring, Summer
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to protect white-tailed deer fawns by observing them from a safe distance this spring and summer.
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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.
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Help Birds During Spring Migration
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages bird watchers to enjoy the return of migratory birds to Wisconsin this spring and take a few simple steps to help our feathered friends.
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Public Hearing On A Permanent Rule (WM-17-24) Relating To The 2025 Wildlife Management Spring Hearing Rule
This is a public hearing on a proposed rule, Board Order WM-17-24, relating to ch. NR 10 and the 2025 Wildlife Management Spring Hearing rule.
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Wisconsin Turtle Conservation Program
Make a Difference for Wisconsin's TurtlesThe Wisconsin Turtle Conservation Program (WTCP) is a citizen-based monitoring program that aims to catalog the statewide distributions of turtle species and document turtle crossing mortality locations to…
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Order Native Plants To Support Wisconsin's Pollinators
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that native plant sales are popping up around the state now through June. By planting native plants in your outdoor space, you can support the entire ecosystem by providing the most beneficial food for pollinators.