It’s hard to believe that April is nearly over! Our spring season is in full gear here at the refuge, with the start of the 2013 public use season with fishing at Old Timbers Lake and the annual turkey season upon us. The eaglets have hatched at the lake and we are watching them closely. … more
BALD EAGLES ARE NESTING AT OLD TIMBERS LAKE!
During the winter months, the refuge slows down. We are closed for public use from December to mid-April. However, that doesn’t mean we are hibernating. Since we have a strong research program here at the refuge, all of the data that has been collected throughout the warmer months is compiled, analyzed and then reports are … more
Christmas Bird Count
Would you like to step away from the hectic pace that often accompanies this time of year? Did you know that there is 50,000 acres of wildlife habitat only 5 miles north of Madison? That wildlife habitat is a perfect place to find a little peace and serenity, even if it is only for a … more
Our First Foray in the Very Merry MADISON Christmas Parade
This year, Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge will be participating in the Madison Christmas Parade. It’s our first time! Plans are in the works to put together a wildlife themed float. The star of our float will be Puddles the Blue Goose. Puddles is the mascot for the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Puddles is … more
Hummingbird Cake Plus a Humming Bird
Wednesday afternoon my wife and I took the winding county roads out to Stream Cliff Herb Farm, where we had a snack in the Twigs and Sprigs Tearoom. We topped off our lunch with a slice of their famous Hummingbird Cake. In fact, it was our wedding cake, from right there at Stream Cliff, and … more
