It's that time of year again when turtles are on the move in Wisconsin, often crossing roads to get to nesting sites or other habitat areas. While many drivers take care to avoid hitting these slow-moving creatures, a disturbing study…
Sauk County offers excellent rail-to-trail bike routes, including the popular 400 State Trail and Great Sauk State Trail. That said, there are also some nice low traffic road routes as well. One of our favorite rides is Levee Road, a…
The Great Blue Heron began returning to the South Shore rookeries on Wednesday. Interestingly, there are just a few pairs right now, all visible from the CCC parking lot. Normally the males would arrive a week or two earlier. This…
Nets installed at Devil's Lake State Park yesterday are part of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Fisheries program's comprehensive fishery survey, which takes place every 10 years. These nets primarily target northern pike but will also capture panfish and…
It's Critter Cam time again. Although we checked this camera just last weekend, the captures go back to last winter as you can see. It's pretty clear that this critter is either a mink or a fisher, but it's not…
If you've ever hiked through Devil's Lake State Park in Baraboo, Wisconsin, you may have heard the distinctive drumming sound of a Pileated Woodpecker. The Pileated Woodpecker is the largest woodpecker found in North America. At about 16-19 inches in length,…
As spring arrives in Devil's Lake State Park, one of the most exciting events is the return of the common loon. Known for their haunting calls, these waterbirds are a sight to see as they glide through the crystal-clear waters…
One common question people will ask when visiting the park is, "Where's The Wildlife?". They wonder if they will see wildlife while out paddling on the lake, or what animals they might encounter when hiking the East Bluff Trail. The…
That was quite a wind storm we had overnight! Other than a lot of branches down, the park seems to have survived pretty well. Still, we might wonder what all of the ducks and geese that are on the lake…
