Madison (Middleton), Wisconsin

Bob & Jan Ross

Bob & Jan Ross

We’re passionate about birds and nature. That’s why we opened a Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop in our community.

Madison (Middleton), Wisconsin

8402 Old Sauk Road
Madison (Middleton), WI 53562

Phone: (608) 664-1414
Fax: (608) 664-1416
Email: Send Message

Store Hours:
Mon - Fri: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sun: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Comments:
Location: We are located just West of the beltline exit to Old Sauk Road, next to Walgreens, at the intersection of Old Sauk Road and Junction Road.

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DeeDeeNature Happenings

 

 

  • Oct. 4: Full Moon, Oct. 18: New Moon
  • Oct. 13: Venus & Saturn next to each other in the early morning sky
  • Oct. 21-22: Orionids meteor shower
  • Migration numbers swell for Yellow-rumped Warblers, Brown Creepers, Winter Wrens and kinglets.
  • Migrating Hermit, Swainson’s and Gray-cheeked Thrushes can be seen feeding on wild grapes, crab apples, and other fall fruits.
  • Ruby-throated Hummingbirds have mostly left the area. You may still see an occasional straggler.
  • First migrating owls, including the Saw Whet and Short-eared Owls, appear.
  • Chickadees, nuthatches, woodpeckers and jays are caching seeds and nuts for the winter.
  • This is the month to install and repair nest boxes for use next year.
  • Pine Siskin return early this month and in late September.
  • Most Wood Ducks migrate south this month. A few stay over winter.
  • Juncos and White-throated Sparrows become common at feeders.
  • Raptor migration peaks.