Friends of the Twin Rivers and Twin Rivers Water Trail

It was a lovely morning birding on the West Twin River. We saw 43 species of birds, including orchard orioles and a purple finch. This sandhill crane is hoping we don't notice her incubating her eggs. Thanks Shelly Randerson for the photo.

Calling all eagle-eyed volunteers! Registration for the Bald Eagle Nest Watch program is now open for the 2023 nesting season! If you like the idea of spending an hour each week watching and documenting a Bald Eagle family grow, learn more and sign up at madisonaudubon.org/benw.

The Wisconsin-based Bald Eagle Nest Watch program is done in partnership with Madison Audubon, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, 1000 Islands Environmental Center, Nature's Guide Independent Naturalist Service, The Ridges Sanctuary, Inc., Woodland Dunes Nature Center and Preserve, and Beaver Creek Reserve.

Birdwatching on the West Twin today…

Paddlers count birds on the West Twin River in Manitowoc County MANITOWOC COUNTY (WLUK) -- What happens when boating and birdwatching are combined? An activity that falls into the realm of "How WI Live" in Wisconsin. And along the Lakeshore Friday morning, people were doing just that. The group was counting birds too, as part of the Great Wisconsin Birdathon. Ar...

Many thanks to the volunteers who participated in the beach cleanup last weekend- well done!

Are you ready for spring paddling? As always, be careful for fallen trees on the East Twin, and watch the weather- it's windy near the Lake in spring. There are many different bird species migrating now- ducks, swans, songbirds, hawks. Bald eagles and ospreys are nesting along the river, and northern pike are spawning. If you're luck you might spot an otter family! Happy travels!