Janesville is polishing up the jewel running through it--the Rock River.
I've been the bearer of a lot of bad bird news lately...so here is a swan family that will make you feel good.
For the latest information on the Decorah eaglets and the surviving falcon from Great Spirit Bluff along the Mississippi River, go to their Facebook page.
Veterinarians called as black flies appear to have forced this year's Decorah eaglets off the nests prematurely.
Killing animals is a necessary evil for natural history. A lot of research relies on the collection of wild specimens. Curbing the practice could hamper science.
Once most of their wing and tail feathers are developed, the eaglets can finally leave the nest. First flights usually occur at 9 or 10 weeks of age and are preceded by vigorous exercising and flapping.
Like people from Chicago, sandhill cranes prefer summers in Wisconsin, too, and it seems like we are seeing a lot more of them lately.
This video shows why the eagle the was chosen to represent the majesty of America.
I love the 1937 poetic documentary film "The River," that I'm showing today about the Mississippi River. Not only does The River mention Wisconsin, it also cites the Rock River twice.
Eaglets are nestlings for 10 to 12 weeks. By the time they are 9 weeks old, they are fully grown.
Glen shares video of the Decorah eaglet and has finally reached his goal of a million total views of his videos.
You can watch the Decorah eagles 24 hours a day on their live webcam.
I say "eaglet bullying" in my video but the experts have a different take on it.
The eaglets in this video look like they are alone, but remember their parents have keen eyesight to keep track of them.
In my last report, I claimed that the male eagle that appeared shortly after the Decorah Dad disappeared last year is the new dad of the Decorah nest this year. A viewer corrected me.
The Decorah North nest will have only one eaglet, but the survivor is getting a lot of food and attention.
The new father in the original Decorah eagles nest seems to be doing well and with the experienced mother have a new hatchling.
Thanks to the Raptor Resource Project, EagleCam operators and Eagle Whisperer 18, we get to enjoy the Decorah North Nest parents delicately feed their eaglets.
Decorah eagle babies are making an appearance. See where the first one pecked out of the egg.
The Milwaukee Public Museum asked to use footage from my red-winged blackbird video for potential use in a museum video. "Of course!" I said.
Storms have destroyed many eagles nests. Watch the Decorah North dad protecting precious eggs while hanging on by his talons during a recent tree-bending wind.
The Decorah eagles have been through a lot lately, protecting their eggs in harsh weather and being attacked by owls for much of the night. Maybe that's why you will see mom Decorah sleep through a nest infestation of mice. And the Decorahs have lost an egg, but the Raptor Resource Project d…
While keeping their keeping their eggs warm and dry, Decorah eagles must fight off predators and nest intruders.
The Decorah eagles are fierce predators, but gentle parents.
The Decorah North Eagles nest has the first egg of the year with probably two more to follow. Looks like the Decorah pair aren't far behind.
A hummingbird weighs only about as much as a nickle. But you will get your money's worth from this wonderful 1960s era hummingbird documentary from Encyclopedia Britannica.
Female Decorah eagles begin laying eggs in mid-February but can be a little later if an eagle takes a new mate. Each egg is laid about 3-5 days apart.
In the distance on a tree limb, the Decorah North eagle pair form a perfect heart for Valentine's day.
The Decorahs are expected to produce eggs mid to late February and are protecting the nest from predators.
Glen Loyd is awaiting delivery of "Margaret's War," a new novel written by Wisconsin's Bill Stokes, one of the Midwest's foremost writers.
See eagle's breath as she calls for her mate in the cold.
We share a number of common denominators with the Decorah eagles, including dining on squirrels.
Decorah kisses and those darn squirrels!
Glen's Christmas video is full of wonderful birds, and the music is Carol of the Bells.
Celebrating Christmas with the Decorah eagles
They've turned on the Decorah EagleCam and Glen is tuned in.
It's a lot to ask you to watch an hour-long video, but it's a wonderful century-old silent movie that I've freshened with new music.
Glen finds sheep enjoying pumpkins but gets stared at and treated like a suspect.
Glen has video of a huge flock of red-winged blackbirds in Janesville apparently united to avoid predators.
Glen has a good clip from a wildlife show 40 years ago about the biggest bird in the world.
Comic actor Charlie Chaplin was somewhat controversial 100 years ago when he starred in Hollywood silent movies.
Fishing is fun. So is thinking about going and talking about it after getting back.
Glen believes Cannon Beach in Oregon, where he grew up, is the best beach in the United States.
Glen shares video of a rescued turtle, a hawk and brilliant moon.
My video today was prompted by a fascinating NOVA Documentary: Life's Rocky Start.
Glen admits he almost trampled a woman and small children running away from mosquitoes.
My videos are often about birds. Today, it's about a steam locomotive called the Tornado. But there is a connection between birds and steam trains.
The hawk in my video seems to sway with the music. I think it may be a red-tailed hawk.
What was this squirrel thinking, creeping so close to an eagle? He could have lost his tail or even his life.
This is a follow up to last week's purple martin video. Meet the birds' favorite person: Purple Martin Man.
