Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day With Us! Hills For Everyone’s monthly e-newsletter features articles on an upcoming Sustainability Fair, growing native plants to help birds, and explains why campfires are not allowed in the State Park. View the Hills For Everyone May E-Newsletter.
This mapping project of bird diversity by the University of Wisconsin, Madison may help conservation efforts across the United States.
Nesting season has officially started ! Don’t trim trees between February 1st and September 1st, birds rely on trees foliage for shade, shelter and protection.Artwork: Emily Komessar for SBWCN
Nature has been a place for people to gather, to learn, to recreate, to regroup, to find beauty, to regain strength, and more. It has been especially challenging with the park closures related to the pandemic to not be able to access these sacred spaces. Even more recently inequities in experiences was brought to light. To honor all who love nature, who want to share in its healing powers, who want positive experiences in the wilds, we ask that you … Read More
Size: Ravens are larger than crows.Buddies: Ravens often travel in pairs, while crows are seen in larger groups.Tail Feathers: Raven’s have longer tail feathers in the middle of the tail, while a crow’s tail feathers are basically the same length. (Remember the phrase Round Raven, Square Crow)Calls: Raven’s make a lower croaking sound, while crows make a cawing sound.Beaks: Raven’s have shaggy throat feathers and a large, heavy and curved beak, while crows have a slimmer sharp pointy beak. Now … Read More