Statewide Birding Report 3.21.11
Warmer temps and south winds this week have triggered large numbers of returning birds across Wisconsin. Large numbers of waterfowl are moving into southern and central Wisconsin. Puddle ducks are starting to return including the first reports of both green-winged and blue-winged teal. Open water areas are holding large numbers of diving ducks. Birders along Lake Michigan are reporting white-winged scoters and the first red-throated loons of the spring. Other returning birds include great blue herons, kingfishers, song sparrow, meadowlarks, and large flocks of blackbirds. Rare birds reported this week include hoary redpolls from feeders in northern Wisconsin, Ross' geese from Dane and Dodge counties and migrant golden eagles from western and northwestern Wisconsin.
