Spring weather signals the return of thousands of birds to Wisconsin. This season, bird watchers can join other enthusiasts across the Milwaukee area to seek out various different bird species. On May ...

Summery conditions have persisted into late October in Wisconsin this year. On Tuesday the mercury hit 73 degrees in Minocqua and 81 in Milwaukee, according to the National Weather Service. The ...

The triple whammy of record warmth, very little snow and lack of ice in Wisconsin during the winter of 2023-24 has made headlines. The birds have noticed, too. Many species are migrating to the Badger ...

Wisconsin winters don’t play around. Long stretches of deep snow, icy winds, and subfreezing temperatures shape the rhythm of life across the state. But those same tough conditions also create some of ...

The wood stork is distinctive in appearance. Some describe the large bird with long legs and neck and bald head as "charismatic." Others are less charitable. In all cases, however, bird watchers can ...

It’s peak birding season, and if you look high in the sky, you’ll likely see some raptors soaring. Raptors like hawks, owls and vultures sometimes get a bad reputation, but these birds of prey play a ...

A mild winter with low or no snow to cover fields allows birds such as sandhill cranes and Canada geese to stay in Wisconsin.

BAYSIDE, Wisconsin (WISN) — The unusually warm fall is causing some migratory birds to extend their summer vacation in southeast Wisconsin rather than beginning their journey south as they typically ...

With a name that starts with "G" and yellow on its shoulders and head, this warbler can draw comparisons to the Green Bay Packers. Wisconsin is home for many of the birds, too, at least during ...

MADISON — The hefty horned lark has been crowned the winner of Fat Bird Week. Just as Katmai National Park and Preserve has "Fat Bear Week," Wisconsin just concluded its first-ever "Fat Bird Week," ...