Eastern Hognose Snake

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 […]

January 30, 2022

Eastern Kingbird

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 […]

January 28, 2022

White-footed Mouse

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 […]

January 23, 2022

Bald Eagle

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 […]

January 17, 2022

Eastern Cottontail Rabbit

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 […]

January 14, 2022

Turkey Vulture

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 […]

January 8, 2022

Brown Thrasher

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 […]

January 5, 2022

Ruffed Grouse

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 […]

December 30, 2021

Lake Sturgeon

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 […]

December 26, 2021