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November 19, 2009

Horicon
Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area
This time of year marks the peak of the nesting season for birds and recent sightings at Horicon Marsh indicate that both common birds and some uncommon ones are rearing young on the marsh. Black-necked stilts, a western sandpiper that is rare east of the Mississippi River, have again raised young at Horicon Marsh. This marks the third time that this species has been recorded successfully nesting in Wisconsin and all three occasions have occurred at Horicon Marsh. Also seen recently was a pair of trumpeter swans with young, which is the first brood of swans known for Horicon Marsh. It is sightings like this that are a thrill for birdwatchers and wildlife managers alike. White pelicans are being seen regularly on Horicon Marsh, but the spring high water has eliminated most nesting opportunities for this year. Horicon Marsh is also known as a good place for sighting wetland specialists such as black tern, Forster's tern, great egret, black-crowned night heron, American bittern, least bittern among many others. However, the warm summer weather forces many birds and mammals to seek shelter during the high mid-day temperatures, so plan to arrive early when wildlife is most active.

Fitchburg
Dane County
Blue-green algae blooms are being reported on the Madison area chain of lakes. People should avoid swimming or allowing pets to swim in areas with blue-green algae outbreaks.

Jefferson County
Catfish are biting well on the upper Rock and Crawfish rivers. The best locations have been the lower dam in Watertown, the County Highway B bridge on the Rock River by Johnson Creek and the Highway 19 bridge by Hubbleton. Some bluegill in the 8-inch range have been caught on Rock Lake. The fish are beginning to suspend in deeper water with the warmer weather. Waxworms have been effective.

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