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Great Lakes Waterfowl |
The upper Great Lakes states serve as a major habitat for a wide variety of waterfowl. This video shows the common (and some less known) ducks, egrets, herons and other various water-oriented species of the Great Lakes.
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Beautiful Birds of Prey |
Owls, eagles, and hawks are the focus of this video. Many fascinating features of these predators are shown including their sharp talons, powerful bills, and extra eyelids for protection in high-speed attacks on prey. Habitats and migration patterns are noted.
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Loons of the Lakes |
With the expertise of Loon Watch director Terry Dalton, all aspects of this North Country symbol are covered. Migration, mating behavior, nest building, care of the young, food sources, preening, and danger from predators are among the topics explained.
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Great Lakes Canadian Geese |
The intriguing life processes of the great Canadian Goose from newly hatched goslings to maturity are shown. Mate selection, family bonding, choices of nest sites, incubation, hazards from predators, molting, migration, flying speeds, and food sources are among the subjects covered.
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Wisconsin's Summer Birds |
Various classes of birds are shown to illustrate the wide variety of birds that return to Wisconsin in the summer. Loons and cormorants represent the diving ducks, the woodpecker family is exemplified by the nesting pileateds, and an osprey with her young illustrates the raptors
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Wisconsin Winter Birds |
Eighteen species ranging from the chickadee to the pileated woodpecker are featured. The birds' daily routine of finding food and coping with the cold is shown in vivid detail. Students will learn birdcalls, plus see fascinating footage of birds feeding on the carcass of a dead deer.
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Wisconsin's Bald Eagles |
Wisconsin played a major role in enabling the bald eagle to recover from near extinction. Spectacular video footage shows a pair of half grown eaglets being tested and examined. Food sources, nesting habits and many other interesting characteristics are covered in fascinating detail.
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Trumpeter Swan Returns to WI |
In the late 1800's, hunters in Wisconsin wiped out the magnificent trumpeter swans, the largest of all waterfowl in North America. This video looks at the recovery program that is underway to save this bird from extinction. Biological research and monitoring are shown.
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