Horizons' Phenology

Phenology is the study of recurring biological phenomena, such as animal migration, flowering of plants, nesting of birds or emergence of insects. At Bethel Horizons we try to keep track of these annual happenings and will begin sharing our observations here on our website. For the winter season we keep track of birds coming to our feeders and interesting bird sightings throughout our area.

Birds at our feeders: Winter, 2012
(largest # seen at one time)

Blue Jay (23)
Cardinal (17)
Black-capped Chickadee (12)
Tufted Titmouse (2)
White-breasted Nuthatch (4)
Red-breasted Nuthatch (1)
Mourning Dove (3)
Red-bellied Woodpecker (2)
Hairy Woodpecker (3)
Downy Woodpecker (4)
American Goldfinch (106)
Pine Siskin (24)
House Finch (5)
Purple Finch (12)
Junco (63)
Fox Sparrow (1)
Tree Sparrow (3)
White-crowned Sparrow (2)
American Crow (5)
Common grackle (2)
Cooper's hawk (1)

Area sightings:
Area Christmas Bird Count Totals

Clyde CBC–61 species
Richland Center CBC–57 species
Retreat CBC – 68 species
Madison CBC – 93 species