Month: July 2023

Backyard Sandhill Cranes in Wisconsin

The sandhill crane (Antigone canadensis) is a species of large crane of North America and extreme northeastern Siberia. The common name of this bird refers to habitat like that at the Platte River, on the edge of Nebraska‘s Sandhills on the American Great Plains. Sandhill Cranes are known to hang out at the edges of bodies of water, especially in the Central Florida region. The central Platte River valley in Nebraska is the most important stopover area.

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Backyard Pileated Woodpecker in Wisconsin

Is that a Wood Duck in Our Wood Duck House?

Leucistic Common Grackle noted by Our Dog Zoe

This phenomenon is known as leucism, the partial loss of all types of pigmentation, including carotenoids. Leucism causes white coloration, white patches, spots, or splotches on the skin or fur. Leucism is also discernible from albinism because leucism does not affect the pigment cells in the eyes.

Eastern Kingbird and Tree Swallows

Nikon Z9 with Z800 pf Handheld