Goose Pond

White-crowned Sparrow: The bird of many songs

White-crowned Sparrow: The bird of many songs

Despite their difficult-to-describe song, White-crowned Sparrows are one of easier sparrows to identify by sight. As their name suggests, these sparrows sport crisp white stripes on the crowns of their heads.

Photo by Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren

Fulvous & Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks

Fulvous & Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks

Black-bellied and Fulvous Whistling-ducks are found in the southern United States. Both species were formerly known as “tree ducks” since they often roost in trees.

Photo by Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren

Willow Flycatcher

Willow Flycatcher

These small, olive-colored birds, unlike many bird species, are born already knowing their calls. They can be distinguished by the males’ distinct fitz-bew call used to defend their territories. 

Photo by Arlene Koziol

American Kestrel Monitoring 2023

American Kestrel Monitoring 2023

2023 was another record-breaking year for Madison Audubon’s Kestrel Nest Box Monitoring Program. With 228 boxes spread over 12 counties, these small, but fierce, falcons had plenty of cavities to choose from.

Photo by Madison Audubon

Swallow-tailed Kite

Swallow-tailed Kite

The Swallow-tailed Kite is one of our favorite birds to see when we visit Florida. In July, Mark was surprised to see one flying about five miles north of Goose Pond Sanctuary. . . the first record for Columbia County!

Photo by Arlene Koziol