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Birding Near Madison, WI

30 birding locations within 50 miles

Wisconsin · United States

30

Locations

51+

Species

7

Habitats

2

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Madison

Wetland birding habitat

Wisconsin

1.3 mi away

Moderate

UW Madison Arboretum - Gardner Marsh

Wetland birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 200 recorded species.

WetlandForestUrban ParkSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Wisconsin

1.5 mi away

Moderate

UW Lakeshore Nature Preserve - Picnic Point

Grassland birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 254 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Wisconsin

2.1 mi away

Easy

Olin Park/Turville Point Conservation Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 216 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Wisconsin

2.1 mi away

Easy

Tenney Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 207 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
green trees on brown field during daytime

Wisconsin

2.6 mi away

Moderate

UW Madison Arboretum

Forest birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 249 recorded species.

ForestUrban ParkSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Wisconsin

3.5 mi away

Challenging

Governor's Island

Coastal birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 205 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Wisconsin

3.8 mi away

Moderate

Odana Marsh

Wetland birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 205 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Morne Rouge cresent beach on the Caribbean Island of Grenada

Wisconsin

3.9 mi away

Moderate

Nine Springs Natural Area (MMSD Wildlife Observation Area)

Grassland birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 267 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Wisconsin

4.7 mi away

Easy

Governor Nelson State Park

Grassland birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 236 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Wisconsin

4.9 mi away

Moderate

Lower Yahara River Trail

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 207 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Wisconsin

5.0 mi away

Moderate

Pheasant Branch Conservancy

Grassland birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 229 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Wisconsin

5.4 mi away

Easy

Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park - South Unit

Wetland birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 208 recorded species.

WetlandUrban ParkSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Wisconsin

5.5 mi away

Moderate

Stricker's Pond

Lake birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 211 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Wisconsin

6.7 mi away

Easy

Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park - North Unit

Wetland birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 227 recorded species.

WetlandUrban ParkSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Wisconsin

6.9 mi away

Moderate

Goose Lake Area

Lake birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 202 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Wisconsin

8.7 mi away

Moderate

Lake Barney

Lake birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 214 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Wisconsin

9.2 mi away

Moderate

Swan Pond Waterfowl Production Area - Fish Hatchery Road

Lake birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 208 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Wisconsin

9.4 mi away

Easy

Fish Camp Park, Lake Kegonsa

Lake birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 210 recorded species.

LakeUrban ParkSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Wisconsin

10.3 mi away

Moderate

Shovelers Sink (use separate hotspot for pond to the south)

Lake birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 206 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Wisconsin

10.8 mi away

Easy

Lake Kegonsa State Park

Lake birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 222 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Wisconsin

12.2 mi away

Moderate

County V Ponds

Grassland birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 213 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Wisconsin

13.8 mi away

Easy

Indian Lake County Park

Lake birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 229 recorded species.

LakeUrban ParkSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Wisconsin

14.0 mi away

Moderate

Patrick Marsh/Brazee Lake

Wetland birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 218 recorded species.

WetlandLakeSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Wisconsin

15.8 mi away

Moderate

Harvey-Wangsness Wetland

Wetland birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 209 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Wisconsin

17.0 mi away

Moderate

Goose Pond

Lake birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 237 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Wisconsin

19.6 mi away

Moderate

Schoeneberg Marsh

Wetland birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 220 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Wisconsin

21.2 mi away

Moderate

Lake Mills State Wildlife Area - Zeloski Marsh

Wetland birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 254 recorded species.

WetlandLakeSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Wisconsin

21.3 mi away

Moderate

Sauk Prairie Canoe Landing

Grassland birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 226 recorded species.

GrasslandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Wisconsin

22.5 mi away

Moderate

Lower Wisconsin SR - Mazomanie Unit (dog trial grounds)

Grassland birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 212 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Wisconsin

23.2 mi away

Moderate

Prairie du Sac Dam

Grassland birding hotspot in Wisconsin with 215 recorded species.

GrasslandSpringFall

Top Species Near Madison

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Sandhill CraneBald EagleRed-tailed HawkRed-winged BlackbirdAmerican CrowWild TurkeyCanada GooseKilldeerRed-bellied WoodpeckerDowny WoodpeckerHairy WoodpeckerMallardCommon GoldeneyeHooded MerganserRock PigeonGreater White-fronted GooseMourning DoveBarred OwlGreat Horned OwlEastern Screech-OwlAmerican RobinHouse SparrowWhite-throated SparrowNorthern CardinalBufflehead+26 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Wetland14 locations
Lake11 locations
Urban Park8 locations
Grassland8 locations
Forest2 locations
Coastal1 location
River/Riparian1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring30 locations
Fall30 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Madison, WI?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Madison include UW Madison Arboretum - Gardner Marsh, UW Lakeshore Nature Preserve - Picnic Point, Olin Park/Turville Point Conservation Park, Tenney Park, UW Madison Arboretum. These spots offer wetland, forest, urban park habitats.
What birds can I see near Madison?▼
Birders near Madison can spot species including Sandhill Crane, Bald Eagle, Red-tailed Hawk, Red-winged Blackbird, American Crow, Wild Turkey, Canada Goose, Killdeer. The area's 7 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Madison?▼
The best seasons for birding near Madison are Spring and Fall. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Madison?▼
There are 30 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Madison, WI, ranging from 1.3 to 23.2 miles from the city center.

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