July Bird Walk - Korth Park

A refreshing breeze made our walk in the prairie quite pleasant despite it being a very warm morning. Walkers were treated to views and songs from a number of prairie and grassland birds. We also enjoyed flyovers by everything from American White Pelicans to Northern Harriers, one of which was seen hunting near the prairie for an extended time. A full list of birds seen is provided below. Once again, thanks to Karen Etter Hale for her excellent field notes!

The prairie was in full bloom, providing us with a chance to observe many prairie blossoms. We were entertained by a number of different butterfly species and dragonflies as well. All in all, a very enjoyable adventure for the group on a beautiful morning.

If you couldn't be with us for this walk, we hope you will be able to join us for an upcoming field trip.

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Korth Park Jefferson, Wisconsin, US
Jul 18, 2015 8:55 AM - 11:45 AM
Protocol: Traveling - Property Specific
0.8 mile(s)


Comments: 70; 90% cloudy; S 5mph to 80; 50% cloudy; S 10mph. Jefferson-Dodge Bird Walk. A good variety of lovely prairie flowers. 1 13-lined ground squirrel. Several wood satyrs, 1 monarch, several Halloween pennants, a few Eastern amberwings, and others.


31 species (+1 other taxa)


American White Pelican 10
Great Blue Heron 1
Green Heron 2 Flying.
Turkey Vulture 1
Osprey 2
Northern Harrier 1 Female, carrying food, kept flying and circling south and west of park and back for a long time (10 minutes or more). Why wasn't it either eating the large prey it had (larger than a mouse) or delivering it to young?
Red-tailed Hawk 2 Flying, circling.
Sandhill Crane 2
Killdeer 2
gull sp. 1
Mourning Dove 4
Chimney Swift 1
Northern Flicker 1
Eastern Kingbird 2
American Crow 3
Purple Martin 10 On wires near Elm Point parking lot. Where is the nearest martin housing?
Tree Swallow 4
Barn Swallow 2
House Wren 1
Eastern Bluebird 1
American Robin 6
Gray Catbird 1
European Starling 1
Common Yellowthroat 7 Yellowthroats on territory, singing, throughout prairie.
Chipping Sparrow 1
Clay-colored Sparrow 2
Song Sparrow 4
Field Sparrow 2 singing
Red-winged Blackbird 42 Individuals throughout prairie. Large flock of at least 30 flew over.
Common Grackle 2
American Goldfinch 5
House Sparrow 30 Large flock of at least 30.


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