Northern Shrike
Scientific Name Lanius borealis Survival Strategy Short-distance migrant, Medium-distance migrant Arrival in Upper Midwest Late October to late November Departure March Destination Subarctic boreal forest […]
Scientific Name Lanius borealis Survival Strategy Short-distance migrant, Medium-distance migrant Arrival in Upper Midwest Late October to late November Departure March Destination Subarctic boreal forest […]
Scientific Name Heterodon platirhinos Survival Strategy Brumation Conservation Status Least Concern Phenology SpringThe eastern hognose snake comes out of brumation in late March or early […]
Scientific Name Tyrannus tyrannus Survival Strategy Long-distance Migrant/ Neotropical migrant Arrival in Upper Midwest May to early June Departure Early August to late September Destination […]
Scientific Name Peromyscus leucopus Survival Strategy Active All Winter Conservation Status Least Concern Phenology SpringWhite-footed mice breed from March to October. The spring thaw reveals […]
Scientific Name Haliaeetus leucocephalus Survival Strategy Short-distance Migrant/ Active All Winter Arrival in Upper Midwest January to March Departure When lakes and rivers freeze Destination […]
Scientific Name Sylvilagus floridanus Survival Strategy Active All Winter Conservation Status Least Concern Phenology SpringBreeding, which began in late winter, continues into spring, with the […]
Scientific Name Cathartes aura Survival Strategy Long-distance Migrant / Neotropical Migrant Arrival in Upper Midwest Mid to late March Departure Mid-October Destination Central and South […]
Scientific Name Toxostoma rufum Survival Strategy Short-distance migrant Arrival in Upper Midwest Mid-April to Mid-May Departure Early September to early October Destination Lower Ohio River […]
Scientific Name Bonasa umbellus Survival Strategy Active All Winter Conservation Status Least Concern Phenology SpringMale ruffed grouse intensify their drumming behavior in spring to attract […]
Scientific Name Acipenser fulvescens Survival Strategy Active All Winter Conservation status Least Concern Phenology SpringThe timing of the lake sturgeon spawning run is dependent on […]