Wildlife Habitat
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Help Butterflies, Bees And Other Pollinators During Pollinator Week
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to help native pollinators during Pollinator Week, June 16-22 and year-round with a few simple lawn care habits, volunteering and supporting the Endangered Resources Fund.
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Sharp-tailed Grouse Management
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Joliet Park Input Meeting
The Joliet Park Shoreline and Fish Reef Restoration Project Management Team will be holding a public meeting to present preferred concepts to address aquatic habitat goals, access and shoreline protection, as well as vegetation management plans and…
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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.