Asylum Point Park/Picnic Point Wildlife Refuge

Wisconsin · Midwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Asylum Point Park/Picnic Point Wildlife Refuge is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 202 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, and American Herring Gull among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Pied-billed Grebe

Podilymbus podiceps

3/4/2026Fox River mouth (Oshkosh)1 observed

Great Black-backed Gull

Larus marinus

3/1/2026Steiger Boat Launch1 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

3/1/2026Bowen St Fishing Pier1 observed

Common Raven

Corvus corax

2/28/2026Shawnee1 observed

Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

2/23/2026400 S. Court, Ross's yard1 observed

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Accipiter striatus

2/21/2026Town of Rushford Home1 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

2/21/2026home

Merlin

Falco columbarius

2/21/2026W6090 Hearthstone Drive, Appleton, Wisconsin, US (44.237, -88.343)1 observed

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Asylum Point Park/Picnic Point Wildlife Refuge for birding?
The best months to visit Asylum Point Park/Picnic Point Wildlife Refuge for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Asylum Point Park/Picnic Point Wildlife Refuge?
Notable species at Asylum Point Park/Picnic Point Wildlife Refuge include Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, American Herring Gull, Red-tailed Hawk, Red-bellied Woodpecker. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Asylum Point Park/Picnic Point Wildlife Refuge?
Birding at Asylum Point Park/Picnic Point Wildlife Refuge is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Asylum Point Park/Picnic Point Wildlife Refuge?
Asylum Point Park/Picnic Point Wildlife Refuge offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.