The Sandhill Crane is a tall gray bird of open grasslands, meadows, and wetlands. It congregates in huge numbers in migration.
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A familiar parking lot gull, the Ring-billed Gull breeds primarily inland in North America. It can be found along the coasts, but many of these “seagulls” never see anything except fresh water all their lives.
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The Jewelweed plant has been used for centuries in North America by Native Americans and Herbalists, as a natural preventative and treatment for poison ivy and poison oak; and is a folk remedy for many other skin disorders .
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I’m so excited, Hubby got an email from the US Fish and Wildlife People at Horicon Marsh Wildlife Refuge, saying they have sent some of my picture in for use in a Visitor Guide for Dodge County.

I told them if they found any pictures on here they want to use for the Marsh they are welcome to use them.

How Cool is that? I am so excited. I can’t wait to see what they have chosen.

The Cedar Waxwing is one of the most frugivorous birds in North America. Many aspects of its life, from its nomadic habits to its late breeding season, may be traced to its dependence upon fruit.

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A small, stocky wading bird, the Green Heron is common in wet spots across much of North America. It can be difficult to see as it stands motionless waiting for small fish to approach within striking range, but it frequently announces its presence by its loud squawking.
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