July Bird Walk - Madison's E-Way

The prairie restoration was every bit as beautiful as it's possible for a prairie to be for our July walk. Held in conjunction with the Friends of Capital Springs Recreation Area, a good sized group of birders and nature lovers headed out on the E-Way trails to look at birds, prairie plants, butterfiles and anything else nature sent our way.

The day proved pleasant for the walk. We saw a number of interesting birds and very much enjoyed a goodly portion of the E-Way. Treats included a small flock of American Robins with some youngsters, good looks at one (or two?) Brown Thrashers and a large number of blooming prairie flowers and the butterflies they attracted. It was a memorable experience!

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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31 bird species were seen on this walk.

Lewis Nine Springs E-Way, Madison, Wisconsin, US
July 16, 2016

Canada Goose
Cooper's Hawk
Sandhill Crane
Mourning Dove
Downy Woodpecker
Willow Flycatcher
Great-crested Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
Barn Swallow
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
House Wren
Sedge Wren
American Robin
Gray Catbird
Brown Thrasher
Cedar Waxwing
European Starling
Warbling Vireo
Yellow Warbler
Common Yellowthroat Warbler
Northern Cardinal
Song Sparrow
Swamp Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Brown-headed Cowbird
House Finch
Americah Goldfinch
House Sparrow


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