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A Kids Eye-View by Carmen Meuret

Summertime is finally here and our once bare trees arenow covered in brilliant hues of green. The leafy topsshade our picnics and make our world more colorful andbrighter. Everywhere you look, tall trees, from oaks tomaples, make a wonderful canopy in our parks, workareas and backyards.

But sometimes when you look at the trees, the lowerhalf of the tree is covered and full, but the upper half ofthe tree is bare and near dead. Assuming the tree that isfacing this devastation is an ash, the tree could beinfested with the emerald ash borer beetle.

The emerald ash borer beetle is an exotic beetle thatwas first discovered in the United States in southeasternMichigan near Detroit in 2002. The beetle was most likelytransported through solid wood packing material fromAsia, where the beetle is native.

Several states have been infested with the beetle,including Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Maryland, Pennsylvania,West Virginia, Missouri, Virginia, Minnesota, New York,Kentucky and even our grand state of Wisconsin. TheCanadian province of Ontario is infested as well.

What many dont know about the beetle is that unlikeother invasive insects, the adult emerald ash borer isnearly harmless to the tree; it is the larvae that cause suchdamage. The larvae feed on the inner bark of the tree,which disrupts the trees ability to transport nutrients toother parts of the tree. Therefore, when you see an ashtree that has a bare top, the beetle has most likelyaffected the bottom half of the tree, leaving the treeunable to give nutrients to the upper half, causing it to dieoff.

The adult emerald ash borer beetle is metallic greenand about a inch long. When adults exit the tree in

spring, they leave a D-shaped hole. Woodpeckers enjoyemerald ash borer beetle larvae and if you have a treewith heavy woodpecker damage, it could be a possiblesign of infestation (the beetle only attacks ash trees).

In order to stop the spread of the emerald ash borerbeetle, we should not move firewood around the state orUS. The beetle could be in the firewood even though thetree is down and transporting the beetle through firewoodis the most common way for it to get around. Do not movewood from your backyard to a campsite, cabin, etc; (andvisa-versa). If you suspect that your ash tree may beinfested, you can either contact the DNR or University ofWisconsin Extension for help. There is also a website with

extensive information: www.emeraldashborer.wi.gov. Youcan also check with your local garden center for moreinformation on how to prevent and treat infested trees.There are a variety of products that are supposed to helpinfested trees and prevent the beetle from attacking again.Since the beetles recent discovery, scientists areresearching more about the beetle and have found nomethod yet that is considered to be foolproof.

With the summer just arriving, it is time we take actionto stop the spread of such an invasive species and protectWisconsins ash tree resource for generations to come.

Carmen is an eighth grader at Webster Stanley Middle School.

The Rill Prairie at Sullivans Woods is getting someattention again this year. In an attempt to revitalize theprairie, we burned it. Dave Moon spearheaded the effortby renting a brush cutter and preparing firebreaks allaround. And, with the help of some at-risk students, cutdown the encroaching willow. Dave also enlisted thehelp of several people. Ann Ross and Charlie Fox, whohad water packs, flappers, and a drip torch, volunteeredto help with the burn. Other volunteers were DaveEdwards, David Gay, Dave Misterek, John and IanNichols, and Steve Wissink.

The prairie is looking good thanks to all of their hardwork!

PRAIRIE BURN AT

SULLIVANS WOODS

REVITALIZES HABITAT

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The smiling but weary, red-faced crew includes (from lefto right): Steve Wissink, Dave Moon, Dave Misterek,Ann Ross, John Nichols, David Gay and Dave Edwards.Not pictured: Charlie Fox and Ian Nichols.


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SPONSOR AN AUDUBON ADVENTURES CLASSROOM FOR 2010-11

The 2010-11 National Audubon program for third through fifth graders is a four part exploration of migrating animals,called Wildlife on the Move.

Four sets of student magazines and a 48 page teachers manual with background information and hands-on activitiesfor inside and outside the classroom will be provided.

The program is offered for free to any 3rd, 4th or 5th grade classroom in public or parochial schools in Oshkosh andsurrounding communities. Would you like to help us make this program a reality for these students? Do you believe thatit is important for this information to be provided to young people? Only $46.00 per classroom brings this information tothese students.

You can select the school and classroom or we will pick one for you. Your tax deductible contribution can be sent toWinnebago Audubon, Audubon Adventure Program, P.O. Box 184, Oshkosh, WI 54903. Call Carla Hansen at 233-1129 if you would like more information.

A CUCKOO DAY

It was Memorial Day a few years back when I wasbirdwatching with my friends near the entrance to

Wyalusing State Park in southwestern Wisconsin. On thisvery early morning, we were parked on the roadsidelistening to the dawn chorus. A sheriffs squad car pulledalong side to inquire if we needed help. Without thinkingtwice, I blurted out, Were fine, just watching for cuckoos.The two young deputies glanced at each other as I quicklyrealized the silliness of my reply. Although that wasexactly what we were doing, I explained that we werebirdwatching. After a brief pause, they told us to enjoythe day.

Like that year, this year has been a good year forseeing cuckoos the avian kind, that is. Two species,black-billed cuckoo and yellow-billed cuckoo, invaded

Wisconsin in greater numbers in response to an outbreakof eastern tent caterpillars. This spring eastern tentcaterpillars were everywhere, munching on fruit treeswhile constructing their tell-tale silky tents in the forks oftree branches. Cuckoos are one of the few species thatdine on these hairy caterpillars. I recall watching a cuckooperched on a tent and picking off one caterpillar afteranother and eating them as fast as it could.

Cuckoos are not easy birds to see. They prefer denseshrubbery and tend to stay undercover. About the onlytime you may see one is when it flies across the trail orroad in front of you. Even then its a fleeting glimpse but itsfast, direct flight and body profile, a slender brown bird

with a long tail, enables you to identify it as a cuckoo.Separating the two species is a bit more challenging.Important but subtle characteristics to look for are billcolor, eye color and size of undertail spots. Both sexeslook alike.

The black-billed cuckoo, Coccyzus erythropthalmus, isthe more common of the two species in Wisconsin. Theslender, 12-inch long bird is warm brown above with off-white coloring below. As its name implies, the decurvedbill is entirely black. Each eye is surrounded with a redorbital ring which gives the appearance of a red eye. (Notethat its specific name, erythropthalmus, refers to the redeye.) Black-billed cuckoos show small, white undertail

spots with less contrast between the white spots andbrown of the tail. When black-billed cuckoos fly, they showuniform color on the wings.

Yellow-billed cuckoos, Coccyzus americanus, are also

12-inch long slender birds with long tails, warm brownbacks and tails and a brighter white below. The uppermandible of the decurved bill is black but the lowermandible is yellow. They lack the red eye. The undertaispots are larger and more obvious with greater contrastbetween spots and brown tail. Unlike black-billed cuckoos,yellow-billed cuckoos show rufous shading in the wingswhich is visible in flight.

Both cuckoos nest in Wisconsinbut finding the flimsy nests is achallenge. Because cuckoos arefairly vocal, if youre able to identifytheir songs, youll know they are

around even if you cant see them.The song of the black-billed is a fewcu-cu-cu notes all on one pitch.Yellow-bills sing a longer song withseveral kuk-kuk-kuks ending in aslower keow-keow-keow goingslightly down scale. Both calls areloud and carry a considerable distance. If you arefortunate enough to see these elusive birds, consider it anavian gift.

The deputies took their time patrolling Wyalusing StatePark. In the meantime we entered the park and were outwalking, watching and listening for birds. As they exited

the park, the deputies stopped and asked are there reallycuckoos? We replied yes, not one but two species inWisconsin, showed them the pictures in the field guideand told them about the birds. With sheepish grins, theyadmitted they thought we were the cuckoos. We all hada hearty laugh. I can only imagine what they shared withtheir fellow officers back at the station. I hope they learneda little ornithology that day and I have a great birding talethat makes me laugh out loud each time I hear, see orthink about cuckoos.

P.S. We were fortunate to get excellent looks at black-billed cuckoos at Audubons Family Outdoor Fun Day atWaukau Creek this past May.

Badger TracksBadger TracksBadger TracksBadger Tracks by Anita Carpenter

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Winnebago Audubon Societyextends a sincere thank you for yourcontributions to our chapter.

In Memory of Mrs. Edna HawkinsSusan Hawkins-MastersonGloria HowePatricia Milheiser

In Memory of Jesse FisselAmy Fissel

ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD 2010

PRESENTED TO PAUL FOWLER

Winnebago Audubon Society recently presented theKatherine D. Rill Environmental Award to Paul Fowler. ForPaul, like Katherine Rill, being an environmentalist is alifetime endeavor. It colors the way he looks at the world. Itreveals itself in his land ethic, his community activism, andhis every day advocacy.

Paul is a retired farmer. His farm is located south ofOshkosh in the Town of Black Wolf. As young farmers, in1967 he and his wife Justine were recognized asOutstanding Farmer of the Year by the Oshkosh Jaycees,and in 1973 as Farmer of the Year by the Associated MilkProducers, Inc., a three state dairy marketing cooperative.In those days Paul taught a course in soil conservation andhis farm was used for field study by the Oshkosh TechnicalInstitute. Over the years Paul and Justine planted morethan 40,000 trees and shrubs and placed more than 100acres of farmland into conservation protection. Paul alsoformed the Black Wolf Wildlife Association, a group ofhunters and outdoor enthusiasts still dedicated to thepreservation of natural habitat and wildlife. Visit Paulshome today and he will point out dozens of recentlyplanted trees, acres of native vegetative prairie, extensivebuffered shorelines, and a few of the close to 100 bluebirdand wood duck boxes his Wildlife Association has erected.

Pauls contribution to the local community has spanned50 years. He has chaired numerous farming and civicorganizations. He was a founding member of PheasantsForever and the Winnebago Lakes Council. In 2006 hewas recognized as Conservationist of the Year byPheasants Forever. Currently he chairs the BeautificationCommittee of Southwest Rotary. In his 15 years as chair,this committee has contributed thousands of dollars andmade over 75 awards to worthy community projects.

Among its successes has been initiation and support ofseveral city programs: Adopt a Flower Bed, Memorial Treeand Releaf Oshkosh. Paul was among several civicleaders asked to help kick-off the Oshkosh AreaCommunity Foundations recent $500,000 tree plantingprogram: Taking Root. On a personal level, when Justinedied in 2006, Paul chose to establish a grove of 20 trees inMenominee Park near Ames Point as a living memorial tohis wife of 45 years and the beautification of city parks.

At the state level, Paul has been on the board of

Scenic Wisconsin for more than 10 years. In this capacityhe has urged the organization to broaden its activitiesbeyond its mission of billboard control. Scenic Wisconsinnow promotes rustic roads, scenic byways, nativevegetation along roadsides, preservation of historic barnsand proper placement of wind turbines and communicationtowers to protect wildlife and scenic vistas.

Pauls love of the environment has made him manyfriends. He is not shy about speaking up. He has awillingness to research and share information to educateothers about a variety of environmental topics and oftentakes a leadership role supporting many state and locainitiatives. For the past decade, email has helped expandhis advocacy. Rarely a day goes by that he does noforward environmental information to a long list of people

he believes will benefit from the knowledge.The Environmental Award is named in memory o

Winnebago Audubon Society founding chapter membeKatherine D. Rill, who dedicated her time, skills and effortsto preserve and restore wildlife habitat, conserve birdsengage in citizen science, and educate others abounatural systems. For more information on how to nominatesomeone for this award in 2011, go to our website wwwwinaudubon.org/issues.

Congratulations Paul!

Pat Nichols, Winnebago Audubon Vice-President,presented Paul Fowler with the 2010 Katherine D. RillEnvironmental Award at our Spring Banquet.

Chuck Hagner,

editor of Birders Womagazine, was ourguest speaker at theSpring Banquet. Hisprogram on 20 Yeaof Great Photographwas enjoyed by all.

Boyd Gibbsphotography also wafeatured during theevening and absolutspectacular to view!


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TWO SPECIAL PEOPLE RECEIVE

MEMBER RECOGNITION AWARD

The Winnebago Audubon Board selected two chaptermembers to be recognized for their long-standingcommitment to our organization, Louise Coumbe andFrank Zuern. Pat Nichols, VP, made the presentation tothem at our annual Spring Banquet. They were given acertificate, an Audubon cap, and were our dinner guests.

Louise has played an active role in our chapter from thebeginning. As chair person of Friends of Sullivans Woodsfor many, many years, she has coordinated the volunteersevery spring and fall. She helped create the teachersguide, trails, signs and serves as our liaison to the schooldistrict.

Frank was the key to the acquisition of Sullivans Woodsby the Oshkosh Area School District. And has continued tovolunteer each and every spring and fall to guide thestudents on the trails. He has been a strong advocate formany causes over the years, but especially for bluebirds,developing his own unique bluebird house design.

Winnebago Audubon has been fortunate to have thesetwo wonderful people be a part of our organization. Wethank them for their activism, energy, contributions, andsupport!

Above left: Louise Coumbe accepts her certificate fromJanet Wissink (center), President, and Pat Nichols (right),VP. Left: Pat Nichols introduces Frank Zuern as a memberworth recognizing!

Sullivans Woods prairie burn

GULF OIL DISASTER AND WHAT WE CAN DO TO HELP

We are all very concerned about the huge BP oil disaster occurring in the Gulf and the effect it may/will have on the

millions of birds - and other wildlife species - that are nesting and breeding in the path of what could become America'sworst environmental catastrophe. What can we possibly do to help?

From the beginning, National Audubon has been involved, joining with other national groups to coordinate efforts tohelp where needed, working with local chapters along the Gulf, and posting the latest information on their website (http://audubon.org/). Coordinating efforts at the national and local levels, volunteers are being linked with specific tasks as thedisaster unfolds. To volunteer, especially if you have specific skills in wildlife rescue or other emergency support, sign upon the website above.

Here are additional ways we can all help: Stay informed. The latest news, especially about the effect of the oil on birds and wildlife, can be found on Audubon's

homepage: http://audubon.org/ Take action. Contact your legislators and urge them to fully fund efforts to restore habitat along the Gulf coast,

particularly Louisiana, and to support safer energy solutions. Donate money. All funds will be used wisely for restoration, volunteer efforts, and sound energy policy work. More

information can be found on Audubon's homepage: http://audubon.org/ Do all you can to save energy. Consider biking, walking, or taking mass transit whenever possible. Consolidate or share

trips. Try doing a BIGBY (Big Green Big Year - see Green Birding), a fun, carbon-neutral way to see how many birdspecies you can see by walking or biking (or paddling) from home or work. Make it a competition if you like - severalpeople in Wisconsin already are!

Do whatever you can to restore and improve habitat. From planting a few native species in your yard to attract birdsand the insects they depend upon, to using fewer (or no) pesticides, to encouraging your community to become a "BirdCity Wisconsin" (see http://www.birdcitywisconsin.org/), there are a myriad of ways to bolster declining populations ofbirds that breed, winter, or migrate through Wisconsin. For more ideas see: http://www.audubon.org/bird/at_home/Healthy_Yard.html

Take what action(s) you can, send any additional ideas of how we can all help - and thanks for your concern.

Karen Etter Hale, 2nd Vice President, Wisconsin Audubon Council/Executive Secretary, Madison Audubon Society222 S Hamilton St, Suite 1, Madison, WI 53703-3201 / 608/255-BIRD (2473) / [email protected]

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April and May brought a wealth of avian summerresidents back to this latitude along with a large number oftransients moving back through on their way north.

In early April, there were still great numbers ofRedbreasted and Common Mergansers noted along theLake Michigan shores of Whitefish Dunes State Park and

Cave Point in Door County during several visits there. Onone occasion, numerous sizeable flocks of Double-CrestedCormorants were noted winging north past Cave Point.

Horicon National Wildlife Refuge was the focus of muchof my observational adventure in April and May. At thepeak of the migration, hundreds of Scaups (more Lessersthan Greaters) were noted along Highway 49. A fairscattering of Canvasbacks were observed during the peakof the Scaup migration. Numbers of Redheads built as theScaup numbers tapered down. Large numbers ofShovelors were present early on and are still there insignificant numbers. (I have seen hens with broods there inprevious years.) There are still significant numbers ofGadwalls and Redheads present, and will probablyproduce some broods. One of my greatest pleasures thisyear was to be able to photograph a pair of AmericanWigeon at fairly close range in late April. Large numbers ofRuddy Ducks were present during the migration of Scaupsand Canvasbacks. Many pairs are still present, andpresumably will produce a considerable number of broods.A few Greenwinged Teal were seen in April, but not for avery long time span. Wood Ducks and Hooded Merganserswere observed in various locations and are still there. Adozen or so Trumpeter Swans were seen early in April andprobably one or more pairs are nesting. (As an update, apair of Trumpeter Swans with five Cygnets was noted onone of the ponds along the drive-through trail on 10 June

2010.) I had particularly good fortune photographing WhitePelicans along the boardwalk on the southeast end of thedrive-through trail in late April.

By May 1, many broods of Canada Geese were beingescorted by their very protective parents. One is led tospeculate that the parents' hissing with mouth agape andwings outstretched would be enough to keep evenpersistent troublemakers at bay. On my last visit (28 May), Ichanced upon a half dozen Mallard broods, and threeCoots with broods. Some might opine that young Coots area tad homely. I find their spectacular coloring and mildmannered behavior a refreshing alternative to theaggressive affect of their parents when in territorial

interaction with various duck species. I had only oneencounter with their close cousin, the Common Moorhen,along Ledge Rd. (I still find myself repeating the old nameGallinule to myself in deference to the phonetic pleasurethat it has always brought me.) Hopefully, I will not haveoccasion to blurt that out at some future gathering withformal champions of A.O.U. propriety within listeningdistance. I have no quarrel with their periodic commonname revisions, but cling to my personal nostalgiaregarding phonetic beauty.

I'm fairly certain that my wife and I missed this year'speak of the shorebird migration by being on vacation inVilas Co. from May 8 through May 16. I noted four Dunlins

on the mudflats south of Federal Dike Road way back inearly April. On 17 May, I chanced upon Dunlins, LeasSandpipers and Ruddy Turnstones. I spent about threehours trying to photograph a band of four RuddyTurnstones that were foraging the riprap and cattail debrisalong the north shoulder of highway 49. On processing one

of the best of those images the next day, I discoveredmuch to my chagrin that the gravel below my prize birdimage was littered with the debris of leftover fruit salad. suspected either a simple case of littering, or an attempt toentice the attentions of a foraging muskrat. There was

some solace in the knowledge that the Turnstones hadpaid no attention to the grape, apple and orange morselsThey typically work the rocks and shoreline debris foinvertebrates. Courtesy of the kindness of another birder got to view a Glossy Ibis several times in the afternoonnear the pump house. On a 27 May visit, I was blessedwith great fortune. Around 5:50 A.M., I eased up on ashallowly flooded cattail flat just east of the overflowstructures on Federal Dike Road, and spent the next 90minutes or so playing telephoto tag with two Great Egretsand 10 or more Black Crowned Night herons that were

having good success stalking small fish (likely minnowsand darters). As the heron numbers began to thin, askyward glimpse caught the aerial grace and elegance of apair of Black-necked Stilts passing fairly low overhead intandem! With the aid of vehicle mirrors, I watched themcircle and land further west, near the culverts' outflowchannel. As I eased up in that direction, they took wing andheaded toward the mudbars to the south. As great luckwould have it, a third individual appeared and lit backtoward the heron fishing flat fairly close to the road. Foabout the next 20 minutes, I crept back and forth withvehicle on the road as this individual fed in the mud andshallow water close by. As good fortune would have it,

managed the capture of a number of decent images (fasuperior to anything I'd gotten previously). I hope that thepair will nest there this year. There were still some Dunlinsworking that mudbar area to the south. That same day, saw two Ruddy Turnstones still working the north shouldeof highway 49. By that date, many Forster's and BlackTerns were working the shallow flats for their respectivequarry.

Through my visits in April and May, I heard, but nevegot to see American Bitterns, Virginia Rails, and Soras.

You can read Michaels complete report on our websiteat www.winaudubon.org under Birds.

CELEBRATION OF BIOTIC REBIRTH IN THE WISCONSIN WILDSBy Michael Huebschen

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A new national Volunteer Response Center is gearingup to channel the energies of a growing force of volunteersseeking to help birds, wildlife, and habitat weather theassault of the Gulf oil spill.

The National Audubon Society opened the new facilityin Moss Point, Mississippi recently, and organizers are

being deployed to affected areas in three other coastalstates to contact, coordinate and mobilize more than22,000 volunteers who have signed up with Audubon. Thatnumber continues to grow. If you would like to receiveupdates on Audubon's response efforts and be notifiedwhen volunteer opportunities arise, please fill out ourvolunteer registration form. (www.audubonaction.org)

Early in the crisis, Audubon teams responded to urgentrequests from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service inLouisiana, recruiting and scheduling scores of volunteersto work dockside shifts to assist federal and state wildlifeagencies in their recovery and transport of oiled andinjured birds. Volunteers are now serving as "Wildlife

Transport Facilitators" 7 days/week at four sites. Acrossthe Gulf Coast, volunteers screened for special skills arehelping to identify and mark fragile coastal areas to protecthabitats and nesting areas from damage as clean-upoperations become necessary. This remains an importantpart of our spill response. Please take a moment to vote forAudubon in the Members Project to support our continuedresponse.

As Audubon ramps up, anticipated volunteer activitieswill include:

Volunteer Response Center Staff schedulingvolunteers, identifying and coordinating engagement

with new projects, logistical support, arranging training,office management, etc. Coastal Bird Survey collecting data and photos on

bird resources and impacts across the coastaccording to specific scientific protocols.

WildlifeTransportFacilitator assisting USFWSand Tri-State BirdRescue withvolunteersscheduled in dailyshifts in keylocations forinjured/oiledwildlife recoveryand transportoperationsthroughout the coastal region.

Bird Capture and Rescue Materials making nets,cages, and other materials to assist trainedprofessionals in oiled bird rescue efforts.

Citizen Science Monitoring submitting electronic

information on bird sightings at Important Bird Areas,refuges, or sanctuaries to assess population impacts,numbers of target species, or species of concern.

Bird Hotline Operators providing on-site birdexpertise for our Volunteer Response Center as well aspossibly in field offices of BP, Tri-State Bird Rescue andothers involved in response efforts to address issuesrelated to bird sightings, handling, species identification,etc.If you want to hear the latest on Audubon's response to

the oil spill, join our next webcast, June 23, 1:30 PMEastern Time/10:30 AM Pacific Time.

You can also find out more from the archive of Audubon

Senior Government Relations Director Mike Daultonsappearance on CSPANs Washington Journal recently,which highlighted the oil spills grim impacts on birds andhabitat, Audubon's volunteer response, and the importanceof sound conservation policy to protect vulnerable wildlife.

Brown Pelicans are among the birdsaffected by the oil spill.

Photo: Mozart Mark Dedeaux

AUDUBON LAUNCHES NATIONAL VOLUNTEER

RESPONSE CENTER FOR OIL SPILL IN GULF

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Left: Louise Coumbe talks with a group of 4th graders atSullivans Woods. Right: One little girl stopped to smellthe dandelions during the walk with naturalist, CarolThomas, at Waukau Creek Family Outdoor Fun Day.


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chapter, Winnebago Audubon. We invite you to participate in ouractivities to make the most of your membership. We are a group

of like-minded individuals interested in the natural world.Our activities are offered to educate the public and our members

and engage people in citizen science.

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