Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary
Wisconsin · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary is a productive birding destination in Wisconsin, with 245 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and American Black Duck 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
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Killdeer
Charadrius vociferus
Brown-headed Cowbird
Molothrus ater
Pied-billed Grebe
Podilymbus podiceps
Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
American Black Duck
Mallard x American Black Duck (hybrid)
Common Goldeneye
Wild Turkey
Bald Eagle
Downy Woodpecker
Black-capped Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
Northern Cardinal
Red-bellied Woodpecker
House Sparrow
American Goldfinch
Dark-eyed Junco
Mourning Dove
Blue Jay
Rock Pigeon
American Herring Gull
Hairy Woodpecker
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.