Bird problem at Bratfest —
Set-up underway for the 40th year of the World’s Largest Bratfest! But it seems a little issue has popped up. NBC news Madison reporting that over the weekend volunteers setting up the main tent at Willow Island happened upon a bird nest in the gravel. A momma bird, dad and four eggs have laid claim to the area immediately adjacent to the main event tent. Quick-thinking volunteers jumped into action creating a makeshift barrier around the bird nest. But volunteers say the mom and dad birds are stressed out over all the activity – obviously. The birds, believed to be a family of Killdeers, are known for nest building on the ground. The incubation period for the eggs anywhere from 22- 28 days but no word on how long these may have been there. Organizers say all is well for now – they just ask that you ignore the nest while enjoying the festival. Set-up expected to be complete by Thursday. Bon Appetit!