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Duck native to east asia spotted on milwaukee's lake michigan coast.
Bird enthusiasts are flocking to the shore to get a look
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A mandarin duck, native to East Asia, has been spotted along the shores of Lake Michigan attracting bird enthusiasts and their cameras.
People first started noticing the rare bird at South Shore Yacht Club last month. It was still around Wednesday, hanging with the mallards and geese Midwesterners are more used to seeing.
"You try not to shake when you take pictures. You try to tell yourself 'keep breathing' because it's that exciting," Wild Birds of Wisconsin member Diane Brooks told WISN 12 News.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources said the mandarin duck staying along Lake Michigan likely escaped from a zoo or private collection or is a descendant of an escapee.
It's drawing people like Mary Prior, who drove in Wednesday from Dane County to snap some photos.
"I've taken probably 500 shots of him," she said. "It just gets to be a hobby, and you get better at it. You meet a lot of nice people. The birding community is probably the nicest people you'd ever want to meet."
The DNR said the mandarin duck is hardy enough to survive a Wisconsin winter as long as it has access to open water for food.
To avoid scaring off the bird, those WISN 12 News spoke with Wednesday recommend keeping your distance.
Flamingos in Wisconsin? We've seen some other unusual animals, too
A small flamboyance of flamingos found their way to Lake Michigan Friday to the delight of residents and bird lovers across the Milwaukee area.
But it wasn't the first time (and likely won't be the last) that uncommon animals have been spotted by locals — even though one notorious sighting remains unconfirmed and passionately debated.
Here's a list of some other unusual animal sightings in and around Milwaukee.
A cougar was recorded jumping up onto a window of a Brookfield home
A cougar in 2018 left paw marks on a window at Dan and Bridget Guerndt's home in Brookfield . A surveillance camera outside the home captured the incident at the time.
The cougar — or at least a cougar — had reportedly been seen multiple times in the area around the time of its appearance in Waukesha County. No one was injured in the incident.
Shorewood residents reported multiple sightings of 'Carl' the coyote
Urban coyotes developed a devoted following in Shorewood in 2020 when residents affectionately dubbed the wild canines wandering their neighborhood "Carl the coyote."
"Carl" was seen and photographed multiple times by several residents who often shared their sightings on social media. Although less common in Milwaukee, urban coyotes are comfortable living in cities where an abundance of their prey can be found as well as areas with green spaces to inhabit, so they are more frequently spotted in nearby suburbs. Nearly 1200 coyote sightings have been recorded in Milwaukee County since 2015, according to the Milwaukee County Coyote Watch Page .
A bull elk showed up on a trail cam near Holy Hill
In October 2020, an elementary physical education teacher recorded a bull elk wandering on a trail near Holy Hill Basilica on a trail camera he had placed on private property in Hubertus.
It was likely the first wild member of its species to walk freely in the region for more than 150 years . Elk were native to Wisconsin but wiped out in the 1800s due to unregulated hunting and habitat loss, according to the Wisconsin DNR.
A reintroduction project brought elk back to the Badger State in 1995. A second herd was established in Jackson County in 2015.
A Mandarin duck drew birders to the South Shore Yacht Club
Another unusual avian sighting cropped up in late 2022. A Mandarin duck spent some time around the South Shore Yacht Club in Milwaukee, and drew a steady crowd of birders.
The duck — native to eastern Asia, near China, Japan and the Koreas — was believed to be wild and likely escaped somewhere in the state from a zoo or private collection, or is a descendant of one that escaped, the DNR told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel at the time.
A flame-colored tanager was spotted in Wisconsin for the first time ever in 2023
To the delight of birders, a flame-colored tanager was sighted in late April 2023 in Sheridan Park in Milwaukee. It marked the first time the tropical species has been recorded in Wisconsin.
The bird, native to Mexico and Central America, has been spotted in only two other states, Arizona and Texas, according to eBird , a bird recording system operated by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
More: Bird not seen in Wisconsin for 178 years spotted in Green Bay nature area
There definitely maybe might have been a lion in Milwaukee
Still debated among locals today, the legend of the Milwaukee lion grew into a national story in 2015 after multiple sightings of the creature were reported over the course of 10 days or so.
At one point a DNR official reported seeing it in a ravine, but subsequent searches turned up no trace of the lion. The only "progress" in the case was the accidental shooting of bulldog named Homie who was mistaken for the lion. Homie survived the ordeal and the Milwaukee lion morphed into an urban myth.
The only surviving evidence of the animal, whatever it was, is grainy cellphone video . The buzz around the Milwaukee lion grew to such proportions it inspired a slightly patronizing New York Times article and other national news coverage.
Who knows? Maybe we'll see it again someday. Then again, maybe we won't.
Mandarin duck spotted at Milwaukee's South Shore Park
Mandarin duck sighting at milwaukee's south shore park.
A rare mandarin duck was spotted in Milwaukee's Bay View neighborhood Wednesday, Jan. 11. It is typically found in parts of Asia.
MILWAUKEE - A rare mandarin duck was spotted at South Shore Park in Milwaukee's Bay View neighborhood Wednesday, Jan. 11.
The bird is typically found in parts of Asia. It drew people to the Lake Michigan shore, including FOX6's Gino Salomone .
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"It's a mandarin duck, and the only other place in the United States there are breading pairs is in southern California. Otherwise, it's from Asia," bird watcher Dennis Schwarts told FOX6. "We're not quite sure yet if it's an escaped duck, or if it's a duck that wanders around. They do wander a lot."
Schwartz said a lot of people took pictures of the duck. He said, in Wisconsin, he has seen more than 300 species of birds.
[wisb] Mandarin Duck MKE South Shore Yacht Club 12/29/22, some images...
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Hi all, Word was out that a Mandarin Duck was present at South Shore Yacht Club in Milwaukee. I have never seen one and being considered one of the most beautiful ducks I decided to make a run down to see if it was present. Yes it was, along with other birders and photographers. This bird is not a wild bird and considered an escapee, still fun to see. What a beautiful bird!! Nice sun in the morning and warming temps near 50 expected. Some images of the Mandarin Duck at the link below if you care to view them: http://www.windowtowildlife.com/mandarin-duck-at-south-shore-yacht-club-in-milwaukee-wisconsin-on-december-29-2022/ Thanks and good birding! Jim Edlhuber Town of Genesee Waukesha Co windowtowildlife.com #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: //www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: //www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: //www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn
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South Shore plans many cruises throughout the year, including some 'land cruises’ averaging about 1 per month. Some of our favorite cruises are to Catalina, the Channel Islands, Alamitos Bay, San Diego, Oktoberfest in Lake Arrowhead and our signature event The Great American Raft Up in Newport Harbor.
Cruise Events: Whale Watching, Duffy Day Around Newport Harbor, San Diego Weekend Cruise, Kayaking / Paddle boarding, Catalina Cruise, , Alamitos Bay / Long Beach Cruise, Dana Point Cruise and Raft Up, The Great American Raft Up, Oktoberfest, Holiday Light Cruise Around Newport Harbor
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South Shore Yacht Club’s Social Committee hosts a 2nd Friday Dinner party every month often with a specific theme. Some of our popular themes have been Gilligan’s Island, Under the Sea, Night in Havana, Pirate Party, Tiki, and Mardi Gras Masquerade. Each year we host 4 signature events: In stallation of our new Commodore with an annual Black Tie event Commodore’s Ball, Opening Day for SSYC, an Endless Summer Beach Party to keep the summer going throughout the year, and a Holiday Boat Parade Party that has one of the best view of the Newport Beach Boat Parade.
Social Events: Commodore’s Ball, Opening Day, Endless Summer Beach Party, Holiday Boat Parade Party, Themed Monthly Dinners,
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A Brief History of the Club
There were several important years since then - milestones in the growth of the Club:
| 1913 | The Club was organized |
| 1915 | The schooner LILY E is purchased to serve as a floating Clubhouse. |
| 1921 | South Shore Yacht Club and the Steel Mill Yacht Club join in forming one club |
| 1921 | The LILY E succumbs to age and is scuttled; she is buried under the parking lot |
| 1938 | The present Clubhouse is dedicated, and the famous Queen's Cup ® Trophy |
| 1963 | The first bank of slips is built. |
| 1988 | The Club celebrated her 75th Anniversary! |
The past 100 years have seen good times and bad times, in fact, during the Depression, some of the members found it difficult to afford the $5.00 annual dues!
But the Club persevered and grew into one of the largest on Lake Michigan, through hard work and the dedication of it's members. The present Clubhouse was completely built by the members. That same dedication persists today.
So, from a very humble beginning in 1913, SOUTH SHORE YACHT CLUB has grown to a Club that is the envy of many other Clubs on the Great Lakes.
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| WM1AGX9 Wisconsin, United States 08/18/2024 0 South Shore Yacht Club is still in operation today located at 2300 E Nock St, Milwaukee, WI 53207. It is a private club but while I was taking my pictures at the fenced entrance a gentleman came over and invited me to give me a tour which I unfortunately had to pass on due to limited time and more stops to make. To be a member fees are: Initiation Fee: $850.00 Annual Dues: $1120.00 plus $40 minimum restaurant/bar monthly Wisconsin Page Number(s) of Excerpt: 256-257 Year Originally Published: 1941 |
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A steady rotation of people flocked to and from South Shore Yacht Club Thursday morning, hoping to see a very rare duck that's been hanging out around there recently. This Mandarin duck — native ...
A mandarin duck, native to East Asia, has been spotted along the shores of Lake Michigan attracting bird enthusiasts and their cameras. People first started noticing the rare bird at South Shore ...
South Shore Yacht Club 2300 E Nock Street Milwaukee, WI 53207 (414) 481-2331. [email protected]. Directions. Links. Club Hours. Careers ...
A Mandarin duck drew birders to the South Shore Yacht Club. Another unusual avian sighting cropped up in late 2022. A Mandarin duck spent some time around the South Shore Yacht Club in Milwaukee ...
MILWAUKEE - A rare mandarin duck was spotted at South Shore Park in Milwaukee's Bay View neighborhood Wednesday, Jan. 11. The bird is typically found in parts of Asia. It drew people to the Lake ...
The vibrantly colored duck was first spotted in December at the South Shore Yacht Club in Milwaukee, and birdwatchers have since been making daily treks to the shore to capture photos and videos ...
[wisb] MKE - Mandarin Duck - South Shore Yacht Club. From: Jeremy Meyer <jmeyer4044@xxxxxxxxx>; To: Wisconsin Bird Network <wisbirdn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>; Date: Sat, 7 Jan 2023 08:45:38 -0600; Currently on the boat launch area with Mallards. Good luck! Jeremy Meyer Franklin, Milwaukee www.jmeyerphotography.net ##### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network ...
To: wisbirdn <wisbirdn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>. Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2022 12:47:01 -0600. Hi all, Word was out that a Mandarin Duck was present at South Shore Yacht Club in. Milwaukee. I have never seen one and being considered one of the most. beautiful ducks I decided to make a run down to see if it was present.
South Shore plans many cruises throughout the year, including some 'land cruises' averaging about 1 per month. Some of our favorite cruises are to Catalina, the Channel Islands, Alamitos Bay, San Diego, Oktoberfest in Lake Arrowhead and our signature event The Great American Raft Up in Newport Harbor. ... South Shore Yacht Club's Social ...
South Shore Yacht Club 2300 E Nock Street Milwaukee, WI 53207 (414) 481-2331. [email protected]. Directions
South Shore Yacht Club, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 3,203 likes · 54 talking about this · 19,276 were here. Welcome to the biggest, friendliest and most inclusive yacht club on Lake Michigan. South Shore Yacht Club, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 3,200 likes · 35 talking about this · 19,185 were here. ...
So, from a very humble beginning in 1913, SOUTH SHORE YACHT CLUB has grown to a Club that is the envy of many other Clubs on the Great Lakes. Location. South Shore Yacht Club 2300 E Nock Street Milwaukee, WI 53207 (414) 481-2331. [email protected]. Directions. Links. Club Hours.
SOUTH SHORE YACHT CLUB 2300 E. Nock St Milwaukee, WI 53207 414-481-2331 www.ssyc.org. Founded in: 1913 Annual Meeting: September Regular Meetings: 3rd thursdays, March, June, September, December Initiation Fee: $850.00 Annual Dues: $1120.00 plus $40 minimum restaurant/bar monthly. Commodore: Mark Humphrey:
South Shore Yacht Club 2300 E Nock Street Milwaukee, WI 53207 (414) 481-2331. [email protected]. Directions
South Shore Yacht Club 2300 E Nock Street Milwaukee, WI 53207 (414) 481-2331. [email protected]. Directions
In 1938 South Shore made a clean sweep of the annual Chicago-Mackinac race by taking first, second, and third places. Two membership classifications for juniors are maintained by the club.-Wisconsin: A Guide to the Badger State, 1941 South Shore Yacht Club is still in operation today located at 2300 E Nock St, Milwaukee, WI 53207.
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