May 30, 2017

Black flies & gnats can kill eagles & cranes


In the past few years, black flies--also called buffalo gnats--have been blamed for the death of eaglets in Wisconsin and other states. The publication Two Rivers Outdoors explains : "... in late spring and early summer... they swarm and bite birds and mammals.... Male black flies do not bite, but females of most species must feed on blood to produce eggs....

World's fastest animal in Wisconsin


Glen Loyd has made a musical of the Wisconsin peregrines with a video produced by the We Energies power company. We Energies has been assisting with peregrine falcon recovery since the early 1990s to help reestablish the raptor since its decimation during the 1960s. More than 230 peregrines have hatched in nest boxes high on We Energies towers.

How to Find Reliable Car Mechanics and Repair Shops

 Consumer Reports

Before using a car repair shop, check for complaints with state consumer proection agencies and the Better Business Bureau. In Wisconsin call the WI Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Proection 800 422 7128.


May 8, 2017


Glen Loyd's story is about the entertaining and beloved Decorah, Iowa eagles and their babies from two nests (one has three eaglets and the North nest has two). You can also see the nests anytime day or night at the Raptor Resource Project's Live EagleCams.

May 1, 2017

Stunning portraits by high school and middle school artists


"Poor is the pupil who does not surpass his master," said Leonardo da Vinci. I'm sure that is the goal of art teachers in our schools. But even when they don't surpass their teachers, art is fun for most kids and what they create is cherished by parents and grand parents.