Midwest Wilderness Connections Eco-briefs and Eco-sweeps

MWC Eco-brief: Dark-eyed Junco

MWC Eco-brief: Dark-eyed Junco

The dark-eyed junco is a frequent visitor to Midwest birdfeeders during winter, where they can be observed flashing white tail feathers while foraging. Junos flash their tail more often, and...

MWC Eco-brief: Dark-eyed Junco

The dark-eyed junco is a frequent visitor to Midwest birdfeeders during winter, where they can be observed flashing white tail feathers while foraging. Junos flash their tail more often, and...

MWC Eco-brief: Polyphemus Moths and Leaf Litter

MWC Eco-brief: Polyphemus Moths and Leaf Litter

When it comes time for a transformation, the Polyphemus moth caterpillar wraps itself in a leaf of its host plant, such as an oak, maple, birch, etc. Being a silk moth,...

MWC Eco-brief: Polyphemus Moths and Leaf Litter

When it comes time for a transformation, the Polyphemus moth caterpillar wraps itself in a leaf of its host plant, such as an oak, maple, birch, etc. Being a silk moth,...

MWC Eco-sweep: Northern Saw-whet Owl & Identifying Owl Roost Trees

MWC Eco-sweep: Northern Saw-whet Owl & Identify...

The northern saw-whet owl is the Midwest's smallest owl species. It is a year round resident in the northern portions of the Midwest, but makes surprise visits further south during...

MWC Eco-sweep: Northern Saw-whet Owl & Identify...

The northern saw-whet owl is the Midwest's smallest owl species. It is a year round resident in the northern portions of the Midwest, but makes surprise visits further south during...

MWC Eco-sweep: Muskrat Maneuvers

MWC Eco-sweep: Muskrat Maneuvers

  Muskrats build huts in standing water by mounding mud and vegetation that is significantly elevated above the water level. A central chamber within the hut is located above the...

MWC Eco-sweep: Muskrat Maneuvers

  Muskrats build huts in standing water by mounding mud and vegetation that is significantly elevated above the water level. A central chamber within the hut is located above the...